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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,640.52, 14,683.68 and 5,925.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,640.52, 14,683.68 and 5,925.24 is: 8,176.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,640.52 : 14,683.68 = 5,925.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,640.52/14,683.68 = 5,925.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,640.52x = 14,683.68 × 5,925.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,640.52x = 87,004,328.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,004,328.08/10,640.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,176.70

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