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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,669.83, 14,722.61 and 5,954.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,669.83, 14,722.61 and 5,954.10 is: 8,215.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,669.83 : 14,722.61 = 5,954.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,669.83/14,722.61 = 5,954.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,669.83x = 14,722.61 × 5,954.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,669.83x = 87,659,862.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,659,862.43/10,669.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,215.68

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