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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,630.41, 14,669.97 and 5,914.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,630.41, 14,669.97 and 5,914.59 is: 8,162.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,630.41 : 14,669.97 = 5,914.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,630.41/14,669.97 = 5,914.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,630.41x = 14,669.97 × 5,914.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,630.41x = 86,766,857.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,766,857.86/10,630.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,162.14

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