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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,773.92, 14,867.73 and 5,993.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,773.92, 14,867.73 and 5,993.85 is: 8,271.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,773.92 : 14,867.73 = 5,993.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,773.92/14,867.73 = 5,993.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,773.92x = 14,867.73 × 5,993.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,773.92x = 89,114,943.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,114,943.46/10,773.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,271.36

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