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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,672.16, 14,727.48 and 5,957.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,672.16, 14,727.48 and 5,957.24 is: 8,220.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,672.16 : 14,727.48 = 5,957.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,672.16/14,727.48 = 5,957.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,672.16x = 14,727.48 × 5,957.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,672.16x = 87,735,132.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,735,132.96/10,672.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,220.93

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