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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,630.84, 14,670.15 and 5,915.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,630.84, 14,670.15 and 5,915.02 is: 8,162.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,630.84 : 14,670.15 = 5,915.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,630.84/14,670.15 = 5,915.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,630.84x = 14,670.15 × 5,915.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,630.84x = 86,774,157.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,774,157.30/10,630.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,162.50

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