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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,630.83, 14,670.55 and 5,915.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,630.83, 14,670.55 and 5,915.12 is: 8,162.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,630.83 : 14,670.55 = 5,915.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,630.83/14,670.55 = 5,915.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,630.83x = 14,670.55 × 5,915.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,630.83x = 86,777,997.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,777,997.76/10,630.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,162.86

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