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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,637.54, 14,679.23 and 5,856.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,637.54, 14,679.23 and 5,856.55 is: 8,081.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,637.54 : 14,679.23 = 5,856.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,637.54/14,679.23 = 5,856.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,637.54x = 14,679.23 × 5,856.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,637.54x = 85,969,600.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,969,600.44/10,637.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,081.72

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