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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,663.08, 14,715.78 and 5,947.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,663.08, 14,715.78 and 5,947.32 is: 8,207.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,663.08 : 14,715.78 = 5,947.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,663.08/14,715.78 = 5,947.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,663.08x = 14,715.78 × 5,947.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,663.08x = 87,519,452.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,519,452.71/10,663.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,207.71

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