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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,744.69, 14,827.70 and 5,964.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,744.69, 14,827.70 and 5,964.70 is: 8,231.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,744.69 : 14,827.70 = 5,964.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,744.69/14,827.70 = 5,964.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,744.69x = 14,827.70 × 5,964.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,744.69x = 88,442,789.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,442,789.44/10,744.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,231.30

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