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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,733.70, 14,811.99 and 5,953.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,733.70, 14,811.99 and 5,953.27 is: 8,215.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,733.70 : 14,811.99 = 5,953.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,733.70/14,811.99 = 5,953.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,733.70x = 14,811.99 × 5,953.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,733.70x = 88,179,775.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,179,775.71/10,733.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,215.23

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