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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,666.05, 14,719.01 and 5,951.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,666.05, 14,719.01 and 5,951.13 is: 8,212.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,666.05 : 14,719.01 = 5,951.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,666.05/14,719.01 = 5,951.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,666.05x = 14,719.01 × 5,951.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,666.05x = 87,594,741.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,594,741.98/10,666.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,212.48

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