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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,672.77, 14,729.25 and 5,957.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,672.77, 14,729.25 and 5,957.76 is: 8,222.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,672.77 : 14,729.25 = 5,957.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,672.77/14,729.25 = 5,957.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,672.77x = 14,729.25 × 5,957.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,672.77x = 87,753,336.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,753,336.48/10,672.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,222.17

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