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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,640.66, 14,682.40 and 5,924.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,640.66, 14,682.40 and 5,924.03 is: 8,174.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,640.66 : 14,682.40 = 5,924.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,640.66/14,682.40 = 5,924.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,640.66x = 14,682.40 × 5,924.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,640.66x = 86,978,889.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,978,889.85/10,640.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,174.20

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