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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,671.46, 14,727.35 and 5,955.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,671.46, 14,727.35 and 5,955.75 is: 8,219.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,671.46 : 14,727.35 = 5,955.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,671.46/14,727.35 = 5,955.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,671.46x = 14,727.35 × 5,955.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,671.46x = 87,712,429.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,712,429.65/10,671.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,219.35

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