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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,639.69, 14,682.77 and 5,924.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,639.69, 14,682.77 and 5,924.27 is: 8,175.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,639.69 : 14,682.77 = 5,924.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,639.69/14,682.77 = 5,924.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,639.69x = 14,682.77 × 5,924.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,639.69x = 86,984,723.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,984,723.13/10,639.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,175.50

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