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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,663.19, 14,715.17 and 5,947.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,663.19, 14,715.17 and 5,947.47 is: 8,207.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,663.19 : 14,715.17 = 5,947.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,663.19/14,715.17 = 5,947.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,663.19x = 14,715.17 × 5,947.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,663.19x = 87,518,024.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,518,024.69/10,663.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,207.49

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