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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,671.52, 14,727.20 and 5,955.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,671.52, 14,727.20 and 5,955.84 is: 8,219.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,671.52 : 14,727.20 = 5,955.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,671.52/14,727.20 = 5,955.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,671.52x = 14,727.20 × 5,955.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,671.52x = 87,712,846.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,712,846.85/10,671.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,219.34

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