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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,755.67, 14,842.13 and 5,975.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,755.67, 14,842.13 and 5,975.26 is: 8,245.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,755.67 : 14,842.13 = 5,975.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,755.67/14,842.13 = 5,975.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,755.67x = 14,842.13 × 5,975.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,755.67x = 88,685,585.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,685,585.70/10,755.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,245.47

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