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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,755.31, 14,842.52 and 5,975.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,755.31, 14,842.52 and 5,975.69 is: 8,246.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,755.31 : 14,842.52 = 5,975.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,755.31/14,842.52 = 5,975.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,755.31x = 14,842.52 × 5,975.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,755.31x = 88,694,283.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,694,283.34/10,755.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,246.56

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