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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,644.49, 14,689.21 and 5,928.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,644.49, 14,689.21 and 5,928.67 is: 8,181.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,644.49 : 14,689.21 = 5,928.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,644.49/14,689.21 = 5,928.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,644.49x = 14,689.21 × 5,928.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,644.49x = 87,087,500.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,087,500.55/10,644.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,181.46

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