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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,730.47, 14,807.89 and 5,950.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,730.47, 14,807.89 and 5,950.42 is: 8,211.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,730.47 : 14,807.89 = 5,950.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,730.47/14,807.89 = 5,950.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,730.47x = 14,807.89 × 5,950.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,730.47x = 88,113,164.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,113,164.81/10,730.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,211.49

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