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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,741.68, 14,824.41 and 5,962.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,741.68, 14,824.41 and 5,962.07 is: 8,228.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,741.68 : 14,824.41 = 5,962.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,741.68/14,824.41 = 5,962.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,741.68x = 14,824.41 × 5,962.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,741.68x = 88,384,170.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,384,170.13/10,741.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,228.15

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