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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,660.38, 14,711.29 and 5,944.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,660.38, 14,711.29 and 5,944.66 is: 8,203.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,660.38 : 14,711.29 = 5,944.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,660.38/14,711.29 = 5,944.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,660.38x = 14,711.29 × 5,944.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,660.38x = 87,453,565.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,453,565.57/10,660.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,203.61

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