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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,731.23, 14,808.83 and 5,951.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,731.23, 14,808.83 and 5,951.19 is: 8,212.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,731.23 : 14,808.83 = 5,951.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,731.23/14,808.83 = 5,951.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,731.23x = 14,808.83 × 5,951.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,731.23x = 88,130,131.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,130,131.25/10,731.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,212.49

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