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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,668.77, 14,722.03 and 5,952.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,668.77, 14,722.03 and 5,952.95 is: 8,214.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,668.77 : 14,722.03 = 5,952.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,668.77/14,722.03 = 5,952.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,668.77x = 14,722.03 × 5,952.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,668.77x = 87,639,552.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,639,552.73/10,668.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,214.59

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