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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,682.85, 14,741.28 and 5,967.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,682.85, 14,741.28 and 5,967.03 is: 8,233.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,682.85 : 14,741.28 = 5,967.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,682.85/14,741.28 = 5,967.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,682.85x = 14,741.28 × 5,967.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,682.85x = 87,961,660.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,961,660.00/10,682.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,233.91

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