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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,664.16, 14,716.38 and 5,948.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,664.16, 14,716.38 and 5,948.32 is: 8,208.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,664.16 : 14,716.38 = 5,948.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,664.16/14,716.38 = 5,948.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,664.16x = 14,716.38 × 5,948.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,664.16x = 87,537,737.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,537,737.48/10,664.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,208.59

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