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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,660.50, 14,711.49 and 5,944.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,660.50, 14,711.49 and 5,944.68 is: 8,203.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,660.50 : 14,711.49 = 5,944.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,660.50/14,711.49 = 5,944.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,660.50x = 14,711.49 × 5,944.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,660.50x = 87,455,100.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,455,100.37/10,660.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,203.66

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