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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,673.46, 14,729.01 and 5,957.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,673.46, 14,729.01 and 5,957.62 is: 8,221.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,673.46 : 14,729.01 = 5,957.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,673.46/14,729.01 = 5,957.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,673.46x = 14,729.01 × 5,957.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,673.46x = 87,749,844.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,749,844.56/10,673.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,221.31

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