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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,674.38, 14,730.72 and 5,958.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,674.38, 14,730.72 and 5,958.92 is: 8,223.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,674.38 : 14,730.72 = 5,958.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,674.38/14,730.72 = 5,958.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,674.38x = 14,730.72 × 5,958.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,674.38x = 87,779,182.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,779,182.02/10,674.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,223.35

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