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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,688.43, 14,750.33 and 5,973.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,688.43, 14,750.33 and 5,973.02 is: 8,242.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,688.43 : 14,750.33 = 5,973.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,688.43/14,750.33 = 5,973.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,688.43x = 14,750.33 × 5,973.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,688.43x = 88,103,912.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,103,912.48/10,688.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,242.92

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