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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,729.91, 14,808.14 and 5,950.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,729.91, 14,808.14 and 5,950.32 is: 8,211.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,729.91 : 14,808.14 = 5,950.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,729.91/14,808.14 = 5,950.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,729.91x = 14,808.14 × 5,950.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,729.91x = 88,113,171.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,113,171.60/10,729.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,211.92

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