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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,668.33, 14,722.31 and 5,952.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,668.33, 14,722.31 and 5,952.62 is: 8,214.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,668.33 : 14,722.31 = 5,952.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,668.33/14,722.31 = 5,952.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,668.33x = 14,722.31 × 5,952.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,668.33x = 87,636,213.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,636,213.58/10,668.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,214.61

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