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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,664.30, 14,717.56 and 5,885.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,664.30, 14,717.56 and 5,885.19 is: 8,122.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,664.30 : 14,717.56 = 5,885.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,664.30/14,717.56 = 5,885.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,664.30x = 14,717.56 × 5,885.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,664.30x = 86,615,589.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,615,589.10/10,664.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,122.01

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