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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,668.74, 14,722.87 and 5,953.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,668.74, 14,722.87 and 5,953.02 is: 8,215.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,668.74 : 14,722.87 = 5,953.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,668.74/14,722.87 = 5,953.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,668.74x = 14,722.87 × 5,953.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,668.74x = 87,645,539.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,645,539.57/10,668.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,215.17

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