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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,668.03, 14,721.12 and 5,887.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,668.03, 14,721.12 and 5,887.02 is: 8,123.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,668.03 : 14,721.12 = 5,887.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,668.03/14,721.12 = 5,887.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,668.03x = 14,721.12 × 5,887.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,668.03x = 86,663,527.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,663,527.86/10,668.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,123.67

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