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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,663.55, 14,714.94 and 5,883.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,663.55, 14,714.94 and 5,883.21 is: 8,118.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,663.55 : 14,714.94 = 5,883.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,663.55/14,714.94 = 5,883.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,663.55x = 14,714.94 × 5,883.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,663.55x = 86,571,046.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,571,046.29/10,663.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,118.41

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