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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,668.83, 14,722.67 and 5,953.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,668.83, 14,722.67 and 5,953.01 is: 8,214.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,668.83 : 14,722.67 = 5,953.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,668.83/14,722.67 = 5,953.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,668.83x = 14,722.67 × 5,953.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,668.83x = 87,644,128.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,644,128.12/10,668.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,214.97

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