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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,630.06, 14,669.10 and 5,914.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,630.06, 14,669.10 and 5,914.24 is: 8,161.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,630.06 : 14,669.10 = 5,914.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,630.06/14,669.10 = 5,914.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,630.06x = 14,669.10 × 5,914.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,630.06x = 86,756,577.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,756,577.98/10,630.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,161.44

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