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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,668.84, 14,722.50 and 5,952.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,668.84, 14,722.50 and 5,952.96 is: 8,214.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,668.84 : 14,722.50 = 5,952.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,668.84/14,722.50 = 5,952.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,668.84x = 14,722.50 × 5,952.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,668.84x = 87,642,453.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,642,453.60/10,668.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,214.81

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