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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,676.82, 14,732.64 and 5,961.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,676.82, 14,732.64 and 5,961.30 is: 8,225.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,676.82 : 14,732.64 = 5,961.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,676.82/14,732.64 = 5,961.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,676.82x = 14,732.64 × 5,961.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,676.82x = 87,825,686.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,825,686.83/10,676.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,225.83

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