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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,673.78, 14,730.39 and 5,958.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,673.78, 14,730.39 and 5,958.02 is: 8,222.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,673.78 : 14,730.39 = 5,958.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,673.78/14,730.39 = 5,958.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,673.78x = 14,730.39 × 5,958.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,673.78x = 87,763,958.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,763,958.23/10,673.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,222.39

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