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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,637.82, 14,680.44 and 5,922

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,637.82, 14,680.44 and 5,922 is: 8,172.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,637.82 : 14,680.44 = 5,922 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,637.82/14,680.44 = 5,922/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,637.82x = 14,680.44 × 5,922
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,637.82x = 86,937,565.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,937,565.68/10,637.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,172.50

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