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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,730.06, 14,807.51 and 5,950.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,730.06, 14,807.51 and 5,950.34 is: 8,211.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,730.06 : 14,807.51 = 5,950.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,730.06/14,807.51 = 5,950.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,730.06x = 14,807.51 × 5,950.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,730.06x = 88,109,715.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,109,715.42/10,730.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,211.48

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