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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,664.01, 14,716.35 and 5,948.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,664.01, 14,716.35 and 5,948.19 is: 8,208.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,664.01 : 14,716.35 = 5,948.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,664.01/14,716.35 = 5,948.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,664.01x = 14,716.35 × 5,948.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,664.01x = 87,535,645.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,535,645.91/10,664.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,208.51

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