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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,629.70, 14,668.97 and 5,913.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,629.70, 14,668.97 and 5,913.97 is: 8,161.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,629.70 : 14,668.97 = 5,913.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,629.70/14,668.97 = 5,913.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,629.70x = 14,668.97 × 5,913.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,629.70x = 86,751,745.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,751,745.60/10,629.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,161.26

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