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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,672.30, 14,727.78 and 5,956.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,672.30, 14,727.78 and 5,956.58 is: 8,220.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,672.30 : 14,727.78 = 5,956.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,672.30/14,727.78 = 5,956.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,672.30x = 14,727.78 × 5,956.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,672.30x = 87,727,199.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,727,199.79/10,672.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,220.08

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