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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,662.33, 14,714.04 and 5,946.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,662.33, 14,714.04 and 5,946.92 is: 8,206.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,662.33 : 14,714.04 = 5,946.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,662.33/14,714.04 = 5,946.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,662.33x = 14,714.04 × 5,946.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,662.33x = 87,503,115.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,503,115.45/10,662.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,206.75

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