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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,760.94, 14,848.56 and 5,980.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,760.94, 14,848.56 and 5,980.56 is: 8,252.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,760.94 : 14,848.56 = 5,980.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,760.94/14,848.56 = 5,980.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,760.94x = 14,848.56 × 5,980.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,760.94x = 88,802,703.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,802,703.99/10,760.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,252.32

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