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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,681.92, 14,740.11 and 5,965.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,681.92, 14,740.11 and 5,965.29 is: 8,231.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,681.92 : 14,740.11 = 5,965.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,681.92/14,740.11 = 5,965.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,681.92x = 14,740.11 × 5,965.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,681.92x = 87,929,030.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,929,030.78/10,681.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,231.58

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