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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,635.33, 14,676.76 and 5,920.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,635.33, 14,676.76 and 5,920.73 is: 8,170.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,635.33 : 14,676.76 = 5,920.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,635.33/14,676.76 = 5,920.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,635.33x = 14,676.76 × 5,920.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,635.33x = 86,897,088.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,897,088.99/10,635.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,170.60

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