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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,664.06, 14,715.84 and 5,947.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,664.06, 14,715.84 and 5,947.40 is: 8,207.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,664.06 : 14,715.84 = 5,947.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,664.06/14,715.84 = 5,947.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,664.06x = 14,715.84 × 5,947.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,664.06x = 87,520,986.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,520,986.82/10,664.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,207.10

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