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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,676.81, 14,734.31 and 5,961.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,676.81, 14,734.31 and 5,961.40 is: 8,226.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,676.81 : 14,734.31 = 5,961.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,676.81/14,734.31 = 5,961.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,676.81x = 14,734.31 × 5,961.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,676.81x = 87,837,048.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,837,048.99/10,676.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,226.90

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