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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,680.57, 14,739.48 and 5,965.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,680.57, 14,739.48 and 5,965.16 is: 8,232.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,680.57 : 14,739.48 = 5,965.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,680.57/14,739.48 = 5,965.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,680.57x = 14,739.48 × 5,965.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,680.57x = 87,923,282.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,923,282.82/10,680.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,232.08

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