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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,642.99, 14,687.31 and 5,928.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,642.99, 14,687.31 and 5,928.39 is: 8,181.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,642.99 : 14,687.31 = 5,928.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,642.99/14,687.31 = 5,928.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,642.99x = 14,687.31 × 5,928.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,642.99x = 87,072,101.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,072,101.73/10,642.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,181.17

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