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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,755.92, 14,842.98 and 5,975.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,755.92, 14,842.98 and 5,975.89 is: 8,246.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,755.92 : 14,842.98 = 5,975.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,755.92/14,842.98 = 5,975.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,755.92x = 14,842.98 × 5,975.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,755.92x = 88,699,978.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,699,978.64/10,755.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,246.62

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