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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,673.88, 14,729.24 and 5,893.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,673.88, 14,729.24 and 5,893.62 is: 8,132.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,673.88 : 14,729.24 = 5,893.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,673.88/14,729.24 = 5,893.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,673.88x = 14,729.24 × 5,893.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,673.88x = 86,808,543.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,808,543.45/10,673.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,132.80

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