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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,680.61, 14,739.92 and 5,964.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,680.61, 14,739.92 and 5,964.89 is: 8,231.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,680.61 : 14,739.92 = 5,964.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,680.61/14,739.92 = 5,964.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,680.61x = 14,739.92 × 5,964.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,680.61x = 87,922,036.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,922,036.72/10,680.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,231.93

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