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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,682.90, 14,740.97 and 5,966.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,682.90, 14,740.97 and 5,966.34 is: 8,232.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,682.90 : 14,740.97 = 5,966.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,682.90/14,740.97 = 5,966.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,682.90x = 14,740.97 × 5,966.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,682.90x = 87,949,638.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,949,638.95/10,682.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,232.75

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