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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,637.63, 14,680.40 and 5,922.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,637.63, 14,680.40 and 5,922.21 is: 8,172.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,637.63 : 14,680.40 = 5,922.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,637.63/14,680.40 = 5,922.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,637.63x = 14,680.40 × 5,922.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,637.63x = 86,940,382.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,940,382.07/10,637.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,172.91

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