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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,672.32, 14,726.40 and 5,955.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,672.32, 14,726.40 and 5,955.84 is: 8,218.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,672.32 : 14,726.40 = 5,955.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,672.32/14,726.40 = 5,955.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,672.32x = 14,726.40 × 5,955.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,672.32x = 87,708,082.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,708,082.18/10,672.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,218.28

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