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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,664.25, 14,716.80 and 5,948.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,664.25, 14,716.80 and 5,948.97 is: 8,209.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,664.25 : 14,716.80 = 5,948.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,664.25/14,716.80 = 5,948.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,664.25x = 14,716.80 × 5,948.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,664.25x = 87,549,801.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,549,801.70/10,664.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,209.65

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