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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,630.64, 14,669.65 and 5,849.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,630.64, 14,669.65 and 5,849.76 is: 8,072.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,630.64 : 14,669.65 = 5,849.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,630.64/14,669.65 = 5,849.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,630.64x = 14,669.65 × 5,849.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,630.64x = 85,813,939.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,813,939.10/10,630.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,072.32

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