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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,673.40, 15,989.70 and 5,741.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,673.40, 15,989.70 and 5,741.40 is: 8,601.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,673.40 : 15,989.70 = 5,741.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,673.40/15,989.70 = 5,741.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,673.40x = 15,989.70 × 5,741.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,673.40x = 91,803,263.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,803,263.58/10,673.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,601.13

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