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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,669.96, 14,724.30 and 5,954.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,669.96, 14,724.30 and 5,954.68 is: 8,217.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,669.96 : 14,724.30 = 5,954.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,669.96/14,724.30 = 5,954.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,669.96x = 14,724.30 × 5,954.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,669.96x = 87,678,494.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,678,494.72/10,669.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,217.32

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