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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,744.52, 14,827.20 and 5,964.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,744.52, 14,827.20 and 5,964.19 is: 8,230.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,744.52 : 14,827.20 = 5,964.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,744.52/14,827.20 = 5,964.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,744.52x = 14,827.20 × 5,964.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,744.52x = 88,432,178.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,432,178.74/10,744.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,230.44

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