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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,629.30, 14,668.50 and 5,913.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,629.30, 14,668.50 and 5,913.88 is: 8,161.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,629.30 : 14,668.50 = 5,913.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,629.30/14,668.50 = 5,913.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,629.30x = 14,668.50 × 5,913.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,629.30x = 86,747,748.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,747,748.78/10,629.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,161.19

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