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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,680.22, 14,739.36 and 5,964.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,680.22, 14,739.36 and 5,964.50 is: 8,231.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,680.22 : 14,739.36 = 5,964.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,680.22/14,739.36 = 5,964.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,680.22x = 14,739.36 × 5,964.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,680.22x = 87,912,912.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,912,912.72/10,680.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,231.38

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