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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,744.57, 14,827.28 and 5,964.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,744.57, 14,827.28 and 5,964.24 is: 8,230.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,744.57 : 14,827.28 = 5,964.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,744.57/14,827.28 = 5,964.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,744.57x = 14,827.28 × 5,964.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,744.57x = 88,433,398.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,433,398.84/10,744.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,230.52

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