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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,665.74, 14,718.73 and 5,950.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,665.74, 14,718.73 and 5,950.02 is: 8,211.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,665.74 : 14,718.73 = 5,950.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,665.74/14,718.73 = 5,950.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,665.74x = 14,718.73 × 5,950.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,665.74x = 87,576,702.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,576,702.15/10,665.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,211.03

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