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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,644.96, 14,690.16 and 5,929.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,644.96, 14,690.16 and 5,929.52 is: 8,182.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,644.96 : 14,690.16 = 5,929.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,644.96/14,690.16 = 5,929.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,644.96x = 14,690.16 × 5,929.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,644.96x = 87,105,597.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,105,597.52/10,644.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,182.80

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