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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,451.01, 14,422.20 and 5,913.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,451.01, 14,422.20 and 5,913.65 is: 8,160.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,451.01 : 14,422.20 = 5,913.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,451.01/14,422.20 = 5,913.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,451.01x = 14,422.20 × 5,913.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,451.01x = 85,287,770.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,287,770.92/10,451.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,160.72

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