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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,673.95, 14,729.44 and 5,958.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,673.95, 14,729.44 and 5,958.53 is: 8,222.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,673.95 : 14,729.44 = 5,958.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,673.95/14,729.44 = 5,958.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,673.95x = 14,729.44 × 5,958.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,673.95x = 87,765,810.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,765,810.12/10,673.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,222.43

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