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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,731.29, 14,809.28 and 5,951.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,731.29, 14,809.28 and 5,951.39 is: 8,212.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,731.29 : 14,809.28 = 5,951.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,731.29/14,809.28 = 5,951.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,731.29x = 14,809.28 × 5,951.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,731.29x = 88,135,697.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,135,697.10/10,731.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,212.97

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