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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,631.96, 14,670.38 and 5,916.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,631.96, 14,670.38 and 5,916.12 is: 8,163.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,631.96 : 14,670.38 = 5,916.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,631.96/14,670.38 = 5,916.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,631.96x = 14,670.38 × 5,916.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,631.96x = 86,791,728.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,791,728.53/10,631.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,163.29

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