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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,664.34, 14,716.69 and 5,884.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,664.34, 14,716.69 and 5,884.33 is: 8,120.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,664.34 : 14,716.69 = 5,884.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,664.34/14,716.69 = 5,884.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,664.34x = 14,716.69 × 5,884.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,664.34x = 86,597,808.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,597,808.97/10,664.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,120.32

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