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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,664.27, 14,717.84 and 5,950.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,664.27, 14,717.84 and 5,950.19 is: 8,211.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,664.27 : 14,717.84 = 5,950.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,664.27/14,717.84 = 5,950.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,664.27x = 14,717.84 × 5,950.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,664.27x = 87,573,914.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,573,914.64/10,664.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,211.90

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