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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,673.02, 14,729.45 and 5,957.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,673.02, 14,729.45 and 5,957.30 is: 8,221.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,673.02 : 14,729.45 = 5,957.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,673.02/14,729.45 = 5,957.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,673.02x = 14,729.45 × 5,957.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,673.02x = 87,747,676.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,747,676.67/10,673.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,221.45

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