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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,664.75, 14,717.57 and 5,948.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,664.75, 14,717.57 and 5,948.52 is: 8,209.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,664.75 : 14,717.57 = 5,948.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,664.75/14,717.57 = 5,948.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,664.75x = 14,717.57 × 5,948.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,664.75x = 87,547,729.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,547,729.75/10,664.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,209.08

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