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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,639.92, 14,682.84 and 5,924.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,639.92, 14,682.84 and 5,924.10 is: 8,175.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,639.92 : 14,682.84 = 5,924.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,639.92/14,682.84 = 5,924.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,639.92x = 14,682.84 × 5,924.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,639.92x = 86,982,612.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,982,612.44/10,639.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,175.12

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