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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,849.76, 14,972.66 and 5,881.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,849.76, 14,972.66 and 5,881.76 is: 8,116.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,849.76 : 14,972.66 = 5,881.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,849.76/14,972.66 = 5,881.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,849.76x = 14,972.66 × 5,881.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,849.76x = 88,065,592.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,065,592.68/10,849.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,116.82

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