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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,674.52, 14,731.67 and 5,959.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,674.52, 14,731.67 and 5,959.51 is: 8,224.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,674.52 : 14,731.67 = 5,959.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,674.52/14,731.67 = 5,959.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,674.52x = 14,731.67 × 5,959.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,674.52x = 87,793,534.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,793,534.68/10,674.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,224.59

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