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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,640.97, 14,684.52 and 5,926.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,640.97, 14,684.52 and 5,926.35 is: 8,178.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,640.97 : 14,684.52 = 5,926.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,640.97/14,684.52 = 5,926.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,640.97x = 14,684.52 × 5,926.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,640.97x = 87,025,605.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,025,605.10/10,640.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,178.35

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