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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,660.37, 14,711.37 and 5,944.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,660.37, 14,711.37 and 5,944.95 is: 8,204.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,660.37 : 14,711.37 = 5,944.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,660.37/14,711.37 = 5,944.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,660.37x = 14,711.37 × 5,944.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,660.37x = 87,458,359.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,458,359.08/10,660.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,204.07

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