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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,673.25, 14,729.31 and 5,893.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,673.25, 14,729.31 and 5,893.18 is: 8,132.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,673.25 : 14,729.31 = 5,893.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,673.25/14,729.31 = 5,893.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,673.25x = 14,729.31 × 5,893.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,673.25x = 86,802,371.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,802,371.99/10,673.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,132.71

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