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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,672.32, 14,727.96 and 5,956.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,672.32, 14,727.96 and 5,956.96 is: 8,220.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,672.32 : 14,727.96 = 5,956.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,672.32/14,727.96 = 5,956.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,672.32x = 14,727.96 × 5,956.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,672.32x = 87,733,868.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,733,868.60/10,672.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,220.69

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