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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,744.46, 14,827.12 and 5,964.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,744.46, 14,827.12 and 5,964.12 is: 8,230.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,744.46 : 14,827.12 = 5,964.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,744.46/14,827.12 = 5,964.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,744.46x = 14,827.12 × 5,964.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,744.46x = 88,430,722.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,430,722.93/10,744.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,230.36

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