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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,629.03, 14,668.06 and 5,913.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,629.03, 14,668.06 and 5,913.31 is: 8,160.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,629.03 : 14,668.06 = 5,913.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,629.03/14,668.06 = 5,913.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,629.03x = 14,668.06 × 5,913.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,629.03x = 86,736,785.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,736,785.88/10,629.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,160.37

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