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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,668.63, 14,722.70 and 5,952.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,668.63, 14,722.70 and 5,952.92 is: 8,215.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,668.63 : 14,722.70 = 5,952.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,668.63/14,722.70 = 5,952.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,668.63x = 14,722.70 × 5,952.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,668.63x = 87,642,985.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,642,985.39/10,668.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,215.01

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