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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,676.02, 14,732.91 and 5,960.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,676.02, 14,732.91 and 5,960.30 is: 8,225.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,676.02 : 14,732.91 = 5,960.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,676.02/14,732.91 = 5,960.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,676.02x = 14,732.91 × 5,960.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,676.02x = 87,812,533.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,812,533.67/10,676.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,225.21

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