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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,662.76, 14,715.19 and 5,947.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,662.76, 14,715.19 and 5,947.02 is: 8,207.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,662.76 : 14,715.19 = 5,947.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,662.76/14,715.19 = 5,947.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,662.76x = 14,715.19 × 5,947.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,662.76x = 87,511,529.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,511,529.23/10,662.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,207.21

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