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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,673.02, 14,729.60 and 5,958.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,673.02, 14,729.60 and 5,958.01 is: 8,222.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,673.02 : 14,729.60 = 5,958.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,673.02/14,729.60 = 5,958.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,673.02x = 14,729.60 × 5,958.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,673.02x = 87,759,104.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,759,104.10/10,673.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,222.52

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