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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,748, 14,832.39 and 5,903.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,748, 14,832.39 and 5,903.13 is: 8,146.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,748 : 14,832.39 = 5,903.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,748/14,832.39 = 5,903.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,748x = 14,832.39 × 5,903.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,748x = 87,557,526.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,557,526.38/10,748
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,146.40

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