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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,673.90, 14,730.41 and 5,957.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,673.90, 14,730.41 and 5,957.27 is: 8,221.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,673.90 : 14,730.41 = 5,957.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,673.90/14,730.41 = 5,957.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,673.90x = 14,730.41 × 5,957.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,673.90x = 87,752,970.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,752,970.82/10,673.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,221.27

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