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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,632.06, 14,671.98 and 5,916.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,632.06, 14,671.98 and 5,916.24 is: 8,164.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,632.06 : 14,671.98 = 5,916.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,632.06/14,671.98 = 5,916.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,632.06x = 14,671.98 × 5,916.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,632.06x = 86,802,954.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,802,954.96/10,632.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,164.26

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