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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,672.45, 14,727.38 and 5,957.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,672.45, 14,727.38 and 5,957.03 is: 8,220.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,672.45 : 14,727.38 = 5,957.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,672.45/14,727.38 = 5,957.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,672.45x = 14,727.38 × 5,957.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,672.45x = 87,731,414.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,731,414.70/10,672.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,220.37

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