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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,762.56, 14,852.07 and 5,982.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,762.56, 14,852.07 and 5,982.21 is: 8,255.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,762.56 : 14,852.07 = 5,982.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,762.56/14,852.07 = 5,982.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,762.56x = 14,852.07 × 5,982.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,762.56x = 88,848,201.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,848,201.67/10,762.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,255.30

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