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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,664.70, 14,717.25 and 5,949.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,664.70, 14,717.25 and 5,949.12 is: 8,209.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,664.70 : 14,717.25 = 5,949.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,664.70/14,717.25 = 5,949.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,664.70x = 14,717.25 × 5,949.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,664.70x = 87,554,686.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,554,686.32/10,664.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,209.77

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