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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,636.99, 14,679.57 and 5,921.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,636.99, 14,679.57 and 5,921.17 is: 8,171.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,636.99 : 14,679.57 = 5,921.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,636.99/14,679.57 = 5,921.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,636.99x = 14,679.57 × 5,921.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,636.99x = 86,920,229.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,920,229.50/10,636.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,171.51

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