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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,668.89, 14,723.90 and 5,953.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,668.89, 14,723.90 and 5,953.88 is: 8,216.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,668.89 : 14,723.90 = 5,953.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,668.89/14,723.90 = 5,953.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,668.89x = 14,723.90 × 5,953.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,668.89x = 87,664,333.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,664,333.73/10,668.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,216.82

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