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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,663.79, 14,715.95 and 5,947.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,663.79, 14,715.95 and 5,947.97 is: 8,208.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,663.79 : 14,715.95 = 5,947.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,663.79/14,715.95 = 5,947.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,663.79x = 14,715.95 × 5,947.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,663.79x = 87,529,925.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,529,925.80/10,663.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,208.15

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