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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,672.79, 14,729.43 and 5,893.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,672.79, 14,729.43 and 5,893.59 is: 8,133.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,672.79 : 14,729.43 = 5,893.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,672.79/14,729.43 = 5,893.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,672.79x = 14,729.43 × 5,893.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,672.79x = 86,809,221.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,809,221.35/10,672.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,133.70

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