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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,671.32, 14,726.58 and 5,955.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,671.32, 14,726.58 and 5,955.96 is: 8,219.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,671.32 : 14,726.58 = 5,955.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,671.32/14,726.58 = 5,955.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,671.32x = 14,726.58 × 5,955.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,671.32x = 87,710,921.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,710,921.42/10,671.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,219.31

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