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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,744.22, 14,826.80 and 5,963.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,744.22, 14,826.80 and 5,963.88 is: 8,230.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,744.22 : 14,826.80 = 5,963.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,744.22/14,826.80 = 5,963.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,744.22x = 14,826.80 × 5,963.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,744.22x = 88,425,226.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,425,226.16/10,744.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,230.03

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