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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,666.69, 14,720.74 and 5,951.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,666.69, 14,720.74 and 5,951.07 is: 8,212.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,666.69 : 14,720.74 = 5,951.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,666.69/14,720.74 = 5,951.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,666.69x = 14,720.74 × 5,951.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,666.69x = 87,604,139.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,604,139.31/10,666.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,212.87

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