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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,673.72, 14,727.60 and 5,957.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,673.72, 14,727.60 and 5,957.88 is: 8,220.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,673.72 : 14,727.60 = 5,957.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,673.72/14,727.60 = 5,957.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,673.72x = 14,727.60 × 5,957.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,673.72x = 87,745,273.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,745,273.49/10,673.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,220.68

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