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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,669.88, 14,723.84 and 5,954.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,669.88, 14,723.84 and 5,954.47 is: 8,216.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,669.88 : 14,723.84 = 5,954.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,669.88/14,723.84 = 5,954.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,669.88x = 14,723.84 × 5,954.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,669.88x = 87,672,641.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,672,641.64/10,669.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,216.83

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