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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,635.41, 14,676.28 and 5,855.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,635.41, 14,676.28 and 5,855.16 is: 8,079.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,635.41 : 14,676.28 = 5,855.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,635.41/14,676.28 = 5,855.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,635.41x = 14,676.28 × 5,855.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,635.41x = 85,931,952.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,931,952.97/10,635.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,079.80

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