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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,664.08, 14,716.46 and 5,948.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,664.08, 14,716.46 and 5,948.66 is: 8,209.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,664.08 : 14,716.46 = 5,948.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,664.08/14,716.46 = 5,948.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,664.08x = 14,716.46 × 5,948.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,664.08x = 87,543,268.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,543,268.61/10,664.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,209.17

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