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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,635.36, 14,676.66 and 5,854.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,635.36, 14,676.66 and 5,854.50 is: 8,079.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,635.36 : 14,676.66 = 5,854.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,635.36/14,676.66 = 5,854.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,635.36x = 14,676.66 × 5,854.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,635.36x = 85,924,505.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,924,505.97/10,635.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,079.13

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