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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,630.42, 14,670.12 and 5,914.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,630.42, 14,670.12 and 5,914.69 is: 8,162.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,630.42 : 14,670.12 = 5,914.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,630.42/14,670.12 = 5,914.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,630.42x = 14,670.12 × 5,914.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,630.42x = 86,769,212.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,769,212.06/10,630.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,162.35

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