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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,676.27, 14,732.79 and 5,960.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,676.27, 14,732.79 and 5,960.45 is: 8,225.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,676.27 : 14,732.79 = 5,960.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,676.27/14,732.79 = 5,960.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,676.27x = 14,732.79 × 5,960.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,676.27x = 87,814,072.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,814,072.64/10,676.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,225.16

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