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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,669.95, 14,724.23 and 5,954.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,669.95, 14,724.23 and 5,954.13 is: 8,216.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,669.95 : 14,724.23 = 5,954.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,669.95/14,724.23 = 5,954.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,669.95x = 14,724.23 × 5,954.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,669.95x = 87,669,949.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,669,949.80/10,669.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,216.53

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