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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,755.53, 14,843.37 and 5,976.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,755.53, 14,843.37 and 5,976.05 is: 8,247.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,755.53 : 14,843.37 = 5,976.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,755.53/14,843.37 = 5,976.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,755.53x = 14,843.37 × 5,976.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,755.53x = 88,704,721.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,704,721.29/10,755.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,247.36

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