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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,656.03, 14,704.92 and 5,940.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,656.03, 14,704.92 and 5,940.21 is: 8,197.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,656.03 : 14,704.92 = 5,940.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,656.03/14,704.92 = 5,940.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,656.03x = 14,704.92 × 5,940.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,656.03x = 87,350,312.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,350,312.83/10,656.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,197.27

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