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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,660.77, 14,711.88 and 5,945.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,660.77, 14,711.88 and 5,945.35 is: 8,204.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,660.77 : 14,711.88 = 5,945.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,660.77/14,711.88 = 5,945.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,660.77x = 14,711.88 × 5,945.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,660.77x = 87,467,275.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,467,275.76/10,660.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,204.60

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