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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,663.94, 14,716.20 and 5,948.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,663.94, 14,716.20 and 5,948.22 is: 8,208.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,663.94 : 14,716.20 = 5,948.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,663.94/14,716.20 = 5,948.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,663.94x = 14,716.20 × 5,948.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,663.94x = 87,535,195.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,535,195.16/10,663.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,208.52

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