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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,664.13, 14,716.82 and 5,948.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,664.13, 14,716.82 and 5,948.31 is: 8,208.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,664.13 : 14,716.82 = 5,948.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,664.13/14,716.82 = 5,948.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,664.13x = 14,716.82 × 5,948.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,664.13x = 87,540,207.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,540,207.57/10,664.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,208.85

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