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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,671.33, 14,724.68 and 5,955.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,671.33, 14,724.68 and 5,955.60 is: 8,217.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,671.33 : 14,724.68 = 5,955.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,671.33/14,724.68 = 5,955.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,671.33x = 14,724.68 × 5,955.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,671.33x = 87,694,274.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,694,274.43/10,671.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,217.75

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