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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,762.80, 14,852.66 and 5,982.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,762.80, 14,852.66 and 5,982.74 is: 8,256.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,762.80 : 14,852.66 = 5,982.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,762.80/14,852.66 = 5,982.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,762.80x = 14,852.66 × 5,982.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,762.80x = 88,859,498.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,859,498.91/10,762.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,256.17

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