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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,640.88, 14,684.43 and 5,926.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,640.88, 14,684.43 and 5,926.09 is: 8,178.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,640.88 : 14,684.43 = 5,926.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,640.88/14,684.43 = 5,926.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,640.88x = 14,684.43 × 5,926.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,640.88x = 87,021,253.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,021,253.78/10,640.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,178.02

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