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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,748.47, 14,832.81 and 5,903.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,748.47, 14,832.81 and 5,903.28 is: 8,146.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,748.47 : 14,832.81 = 5,903.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,748.47/14,832.81 = 5,903.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,748.47x = 14,832.81 × 5,903.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,748.47x = 87,562,260.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,562,260.42/10,748.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,146.48

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