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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,747.28, 14,830.95 and 5,966.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,747.28, 14,830.95 and 5,966.97 is: 8,234.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,747.28 : 14,830.95 = 5,966.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,747.28/14,830.95 = 5,966.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,747.28x = 14,830.95 × 5,966.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,747.28x = 88,495,766.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,495,766.92/10,747.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,234.25

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