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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,635.65, 14,676.95 and 5,920.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,635.65, 14,676.95 and 5,920.37 is: 8,169.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,635.65 : 14,676.95 = 5,920.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,635.65/14,676.95 = 5,920.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,635.65x = 14,676.95 × 5,920.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,635.65x = 86,892,871.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,892,871.48/10,635.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,169.97

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