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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,733.69, 14,812.61 and 5,953.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,733.69, 14,812.61 and 5,953.73 is: 8,216.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,733.69 : 14,812.61 = 5,953.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,733.69/14,812.61 = 5,953.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,733.69x = 14,812.61 × 5,953.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,733.69x = 88,190,280.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,190,280.54/10,733.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,216.21

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