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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,660.36, 14,711.36 and 5,945.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,660.36, 14,711.36 and 5,945.64 is: 8,205.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,660.36 : 14,711.36 = 5,945.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,660.36/14,711.36 = 5,945.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,660.36x = 14,711.36 × 5,945.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,660.36x = 87,468,450.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,468,450.47/10,660.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,205.02

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