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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,673.31, 14,727.80 and 5,957.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,673.31, 14,727.80 and 5,957.79 is: 8,220.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,673.31 : 14,727.80 = 5,957.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,673.31/14,727.80 = 5,957.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,673.31x = 14,727.80 × 5,957.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,673.31x = 87,745,065.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,745,065.92/10,673.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,220.98

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