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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,673.02, 14,729.21 and 5,956.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,673.02, 14,729.21 and 5,956.39 is: 8,220.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,673.02 : 14,729.21 = 5,956.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,673.02/14,729.21 = 5,956.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,673.02x = 14,729.21 × 5,956.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,673.02x = 87,732,919.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,732,919.15/10,673.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,220.07

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