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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,680.91, 14,739.89 and 5,965.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,680.91, 14,739.89 and 5,965.20 is: 8,232.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,680.91 : 14,739.89 = 5,965.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,680.91/14,739.89 = 5,965.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,680.91x = 14,739.89 × 5,965.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,680.91x = 87,926,362.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,926,362.00/10,680.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,232.11

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