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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,675.93, 14,731.41 and 5,960.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,675.93, 14,731.41 and 5,960.41 is: 8,224.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,675.93 : 14,731.41 = 5,960.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,675.93/14,731.41 = 5,960.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,675.93x = 14,731.41 × 5,960.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,675.93x = 87,805,243.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,805,243.48/10,675.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,224.60

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