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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,674.70, 14,730.48 and 5,959.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,674.70, 14,730.48 and 5,959.28 is: 8,223.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,674.70 : 14,730.48 = 5,959.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,674.70/14,730.48 = 5,959.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,674.70x = 14,730.48 × 5,959.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,674.70x = 87,783,025.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,783,025.06/10,674.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,223.47

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