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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,744.64, 14,828.49 and 5,964.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,744.64, 14,828.49 and 5,964.89 is: 8,232.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,744.64 : 14,828.49 = 5,964.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,744.64/14,828.49 = 5,964.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,744.64x = 14,828.49 × 5,964.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,744.64x = 88,450,237.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,450,237.57/10,744.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,232.03

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