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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,637.73, 14,679.91 and 5,922.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,637.73, 14,679.91 and 5,922.01 is: 8,172.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,637.73 : 14,679.91 = 5,922.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,637.73/14,679.91 = 5,922.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,637.73x = 14,679.91 × 5,922.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,637.73x = 86,934,599.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,934,599.57/10,637.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,172.29

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