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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,630.23, 14,668.79 and 5,914.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,630.23, 14,668.79 and 5,914.77 is: 8,161.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,630.23 : 14,668.79 = 5,914.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,630.23/14,668.79 = 5,914.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,630.23x = 14,668.79 × 5,914.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,630.23x = 86,762,489.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,762,489.45/10,630.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,161.86

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