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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,744.97, 14,827.82 and 5,964.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,744.97, 14,827.82 and 5,964.62 is: 8,231.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,744.97 : 14,827.82 = 5,964.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,744.97/14,827.82 = 5,964.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,744.97x = 14,827.82 × 5,964.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,744.97x = 88,442,207.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,442,207.77/10,744.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,231.04

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