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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,664.98, 14,717.70 and 5,949.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,664.98, 14,717.70 and 5,949.58 is: 8,210.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,664.98 : 14,717.70 = 5,949.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,664.98/14,717.70 = 5,949.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,664.98x = 14,717.70 × 5,949.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,664.98x = 87,564,133.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,564,133.57/10,664.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,210.44

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