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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,669.32, 14,722.92 and 5,953.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,669.32, 14,722.92 and 5,953.32 is: 8,215.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,669.32 : 14,722.92 = 5,953.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,669.32/14,722.92 = 5,953.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,669.32x = 14,722.92 × 5,953.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,669.32x = 87,650,254.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,650,254.09/10,669.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,215.17

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