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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,800.90, 14,905.62 and 5,955.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,800.90, 14,905.62 and 5,955.42 is: 8,218.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,800.90 : 14,905.62 = 5,955.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,800.90/14,905.62 = 5,955.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,800.90x = 14,905.62 × 5,955.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,800.90x = 88,769,227.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,769,227.46/10,800.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,218.69

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