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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,641.52, 14,685.06 and 5,926.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,641.52, 14,685.06 and 5,926.24 is: 8,178.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,641.52 : 14,685.06 = 5,926.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,641.52/14,685.06 = 5,926.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,641.52x = 14,685.06 × 5,926.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,641.52x = 87,027,189.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,027,189.97/10,641.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,178.08

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