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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,629.05, 14,668.09 and 5,913.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,629.05, 14,668.09 and 5,913.33 is: 8,160.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,629.05 : 14,668.09 = 5,913.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,629.05/14,668.09 = 5,913.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,629.05x = 14,668.09 × 5,913.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,629.05x = 86,737,241.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,737,241.86/10,629.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,160.40

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