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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,662.96, 14,715.21 and 5,883.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,662.96, 14,715.21 and 5,883.24 is: 8,119.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,662.96 : 14,715.21 = 5,883.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,662.96/14,715.21 = 5,883.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,662.96x = 14,715.21 × 5,883.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,662.96x = 86,573,112.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,573,112.08/10,662.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,119.05

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