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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,671.93, 14,725.91 and 5,956.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,671.93, 14,725.91 and 5,956.41 is: 8,219.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,671.93 : 14,725.91 = 5,956.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,671.93/14,725.91 = 5,956.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,671.93x = 14,725.91 × 5,956.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,671.93x = 87,713,527.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,713,527.80/10,671.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,219.09

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