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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,669.96, 14,725.01 and 5,954.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,669.96, 14,725.01 and 5,954.24 is: 8,217.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,669.96 : 14,725.01 = 5,954.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,669.96/14,725.01 = 5,954.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,669.96x = 14,725.01 × 5,954.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,669.96x = 87,676,261.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,676,261.75/10,669.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,217.11

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