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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,680.83, 14,737.76 and 5,965.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,680.83, 14,737.76 and 5,965.13 is: 8,230.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,680.83 : 14,737.76 = 5,965.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,680.83/14,737.76 = 5,965.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,680.83x = 14,737.76 × 5,965.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,680.83x = 87,912,624.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,912,624.48/10,680.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,230.88

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