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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,629.59, 14,668.43 and 5,913.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,629.59, 14,668.43 and 5,913.77 is: 8,160.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,629.59 : 14,668.43 = 5,913.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,629.59/14,668.43 = 5,913.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,629.59x = 14,668.43 × 5,913.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,629.59x = 86,745,618.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,745,618.37/10,629.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,160.77

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