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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,663.52, 14,716.80 and 5,949.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,663.52, 14,716.80 and 5,949.44 is: 8,210.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,663.52 : 14,716.80 = 5,949.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,663.52/14,716.80 = 5,949.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,663.52x = 14,716.80 × 5,949.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,663.52x = 87,556,718.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,556,718.59/10,663.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,210.86

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