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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,671.02, 14,727.03 and 5,955.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,671.02, 14,727.03 and 5,955.74 is: 8,219.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,671.02 : 14,727.03 = 5,955.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,671.02/14,727.03 = 5,955.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,671.02x = 14,727.03 × 5,955.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,671.02x = 87,710,361.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,710,361.65/10,671.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,219.49

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