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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,674.93, 14,730.03 and 5,959.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,674.93, 14,730.03 and 5,959.41 is: 8,223.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,674.93 : 14,730.03 = 5,959.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,674.93/14,730.03 = 5,959.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,674.93x = 14,730.03 × 5,959.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,674.93x = 87,782,288.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,782,288.08/10,674.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,223.22

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