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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,673.01, 14,728.77 and 5,957.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,673.01, 14,728.77 and 5,957.30 is: 8,221.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,673.01 : 14,728.77 = 5,957.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,673.01/14,728.77 = 5,957.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,673.01x = 14,728.77 × 5,957.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,673.01x = 87,743,738.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,743,738.34/10,673.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,221.09

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