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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,673.96, 14,729.70 and 5,958.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,673.96, 14,729.70 and 5,958.12 is: 8,222.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,673.96 : 14,729.70 = 5,958.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,673.96/14,729.70 = 5,958.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,673.96x = 14,729.70 × 5,958.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,673.96x = 87,761,320.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,761,320.16/10,673.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,222.00

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