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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,663.41, 14,715.83 and 5,947.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,663.41, 14,715.83 and 5,947.59 is: 8,207.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,663.41 : 14,715.83 = 5,947.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,663.41/14,715.83 = 5,947.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,663.41x = 14,715.83 × 5,947.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,663.41x = 87,523,759.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,523,759.95/10,663.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,207.86

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