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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,730.07, 14,808.29 and 5,950.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,730.07, 14,808.29 and 5,950.26 is: 8,211.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,730.07 : 14,808.29 = 5,950.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,730.07/14,808.29 = 5,950.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,730.07x = 14,808.29 × 5,950.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,730.07x = 88,113,145.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,113,145.90/10,730.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,211.80

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