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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,663.59, 14,715.05 and 5,947.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,663.59, 14,715.05 and 5,947.77 is: 8,207.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,663.59 : 14,715.05 = 5,947.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,663.59/14,715.05 = 5,947.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,663.59x = 14,715.05 × 5,947.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,663.59x = 87,521,703.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,521,703.20/10,663.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,207.53

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