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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,644.68, 14,690.06 and 5,929.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,644.68, 14,690.06 and 5,929.27 is: 8,182.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,644.68 : 14,690.06 = 5,929.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,644.68/14,690.06 = 5,929.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,644.68x = 14,690.06 × 5,929.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,644.68x = 87,101,287.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,101,287.92/10,644.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,182.61

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