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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,738.69, 14,819.52 and 5,958.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,738.69, 14,819.52 and 5,958.73 is: 8,223.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,738.69 : 14,819.52 = 5,958.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,738.69/14,819.52 = 5,958.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,738.69x = 14,819.52 × 5,958.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,738.69x = 88,305,518.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,305,518.41/10,738.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,223.12

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