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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,675.63, 14,732.43 and 5,959.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,675.63, 14,732.43 and 5,959.94 is: 8,224.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,675.63 : 14,732.43 = 5,959.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,675.63/14,732.43 = 5,959.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,675.63x = 14,732.43 × 5,959.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,675.63x = 87,804,398.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,804,398.85/10,675.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,224.75

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