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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,676.96, 14,733.76 and 5,961.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,676.96, 14,733.76 and 5,961.28 is: 8,226.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,676.96 : 14,733.76 = 5,961.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,676.96/14,733.76 = 5,961.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,676.96x = 14,733.76 × 5,961.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,676.96x = 87,832,068.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,832,068.81/10,676.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,226.32

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