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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,639.76, 14,682.88 and 5,924.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,639.76, 14,682.88 and 5,924.04 is: 8,175.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,639.76 : 14,682.88 = 5,924.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,639.76/14,682.88 = 5,924.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,639.76x = 14,682.88 × 5,924.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,639.76x = 86,981,968.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,981,968.44/10,639.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,175.18

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