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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,676.93, 14,732.79 and 5,961.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,676.93, 14,732.79 and 5,961.41 is: 8,225.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,676.93 : 14,732.79 = 5,961.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,676.93/14,732.79 = 5,961.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,676.93x = 14,732.79 × 5,961.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,676.93x = 87,828,201.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,828,201.63/10,676.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,225.98

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