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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,663.96, 14,716.23 and 5,884.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,663.96, 14,716.23 and 5,884.20 is: 8,120.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,663.96 : 14,716.23 = 5,884.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,663.96/14,716.23 = 5,884.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,663.96x = 14,716.23 × 5,884.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,663.96x = 86,593,211.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,593,211.15/10,663.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,120.17

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