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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,668.96, 14,723.52 and 5,954.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,668.96, 14,723.52 and 5,954.40 is: 8,217.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,668.96 : 14,723.52 = 5,954.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,668.96/14,723.52 = 5,954.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,668.96x = 14,723.52 × 5,954.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,668.96x = 87,669,727.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,669,727.49/10,668.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,217.27

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