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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,669.52, 14,724.24 and 5,953.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,669.52, 14,724.24 and 5,953.70 is: 8,216.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,669.52 : 14,724.24 = 5,953.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,669.52/14,724.24 = 5,953.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,669.52x = 14,724.24 × 5,953.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,669.52x = 87,663,707.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,663,707.69/10,669.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,216.27

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