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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,672.80, 14,727.40 and 5,956.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,672.80, 14,727.40 and 5,956.96 is: 8,220.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,672.80 : 14,727.40 = 5,956.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,672.80/14,727.40 = 5,956.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,672.80x = 14,727.40 × 5,956.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,672.80x = 87,730,532.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,730,532.70/10,672.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,220.01

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