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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,630.79, 14,670.63 and 5,851.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,630.79, 14,670.63 and 5,851.30 is: 8,074.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,630.79 : 14,670.63 = 5,851.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,630.79/14,670.63 = 5,851.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,630.79x = 14,670.63 × 5,851.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,630.79x = 85,842,220.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,842,220.64/10,630.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,074.87

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