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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,629.42, 14,668.74 and 5,913.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,629.42, 14,668.74 and 5,913.69 is: 8,160.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,629.42 : 14,668.74 = 5,913.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,629.42/14,668.74 = 5,913.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,629.42x = 14,668.74 × 5,913.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,629.42x = 86,746,381.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,746,381.05/10,629.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,160.97

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