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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,671.97, 14,727.31 and 5,891.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,671.97, 14,727.31 and 5,891.92 is: 8,130.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,671.97 : 14,727.31 = 5,891.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,671.97/14,727.31 = 5,891.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,671.97x = 14,727.31 × 5,891.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,671.97x = 86,772,132.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,772,132.34/10,671.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,130.84

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