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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,668.44, 14,722.40 and 5,952.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,668.44, 14,722.40 and 5,952.72 is: 8,214.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,668.44 : 14,722.40 = 5,952.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,668.44/14,722.40 = 5,952.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,668.44x = 14,722.40 × 5,952.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,668.44x = 87,638,324.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,638,324.93/10,668.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,214.73

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