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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,674.51, 14,730.84 and 5,958.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,674.51, 14,730.84 and 5,958.81 is: 8,223.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,674.51 : 14,730.84 = 5,958.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,674.51/14,730.84 = 5,958.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,674.51x = 14,730.84 × 5,958.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,674.51x = 87,778,276.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,778,276.70/10,674.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,223.17

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