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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,663.21, 14,715.24 and 5,947.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,663.21, 14,715.24 and 5,947.79 is: 8,207.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,663.21 : 14,715.24 = 5,947.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,663.21/14,715.24 = 5,947.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,663.21x = 14,715.24 × 5,947.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,663.21x = 87,523,172.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,523,172.19/10,663.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,207.96

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