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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,630.59, 14,669.80 and 5,914.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,630.59, 14,669.80 and 5,914.77 is: 8,162.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,630.59 : 14,669.80 = 5,914.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,630.59/14,669.80 = 5,914.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,630.59x = 14,669.80 × 5,914.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,630.59x = 86,768,492.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,768,492.95/10,630.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,162.15

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