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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,660.68, 14,710.86 and 5,944.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,660.68, 14,710.86 and 5,944.50 is: 8,202.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,660.68 : 14,710.86 = 5,944.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,660.68/14,710.86 = 5,944.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,660.68x = 14,710.86 × 5,944.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,660.68x = 87,448,707.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,448,707.27/10,660.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,202.92

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