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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,668.16, 14,722.12 and 5,952.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,668.16, 14,722.12 and 5,952.44 is: 8,214.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,668.16 : 14,722.12 = 5,952.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,668.16/14,722.12 = 5,952.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,668.16x = 14,722.12 × 5,952.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,668.16x = 87,632,535.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,632,535.97/10,668.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,214.40

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