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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,657.92, 14,708.22 and 5,943.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,657.92, 14,708.22 and 5,943.12 is: 8,201.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,657.92 : 14,708.22 = 5,943.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,657.92/14,708.22 = 5,943.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,657.92x = 14,708.22 × 5,943.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,657.92x = 87,412,716.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,412,716.45/10,657.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,201.67

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