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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,647.76, 14,693.71 and 5,931.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,647.76, 14,693.71 and 5,931.94 is: 8,185.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,647.76 : 14,693.71 = 5,931.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,647.76/14,693.71 = 5,931.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,647.76x = 14,693.71 × 5,931.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,647.76x = 87,162,206.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,162,206.10/10,647.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,185.97

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