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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,671.64, 14,726.84 and 5,955.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,671.64, 14,726.84 and 5,955.92 is: 8,219.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,671.64 : 14,726.84 = 5,955.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,671.64/14,726.84 = 5,955.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,671.64x = 14,726.84 × 5,955.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,671.64x = 87,711,880.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,711,880.89/10,671.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,219.16

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