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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,664.66, 14,717.54 and 5,884.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,664.66, 14,717.54 and 5,884.92 is: 8,121.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,664.66 : 14,717.54 = 5,884.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,664.66/14,717.54 = 5,884.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,664.66x = 14,717.54 × 5,884.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,664.66x = 86,611,560.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,611,560.21/10,664.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,121.36

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