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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,669.65, 14,724.48 and 5,954.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,669.65, 14,724.48 and 5,954.82 is: 8,217.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,669.65 : 14,724.48 = 5,954.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,669.65/14,724.48 = 5,954.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,669.65x = 14,724.48 × 5,954.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,669.65x = 87,681,627.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,681,627.99/10,669.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,217.85

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