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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,775.26, 14,869.38 and 5,995.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,775.26, 14,869.38 and 5,995.45 is: 8,273.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,775.26 : 14,869.38 = 5,995.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,775.26/14,869.38 = 5,995.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,775.26x = 14,869.38 × 5,995.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,775.26x = 89,148,624.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,148,624.32/10,775.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,273.45

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