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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,676.96, 14,734.85 and 5,961.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,676.96, 14,734.85 and 5,961.54 is: 8,227.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,676.96 : 14,734.85 = 5,961.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,676.96/14,734.85 = 5,961.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,676.96x = 14,734.85 × 5,961.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,676.96x = 87,842,397.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,842,397.67/10,676.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,227.29

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