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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,645.09, 14,689.96 and 5,929.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,645.09, 14,689.96 and 5,929.27 is: 8,182.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,645.09 : 14,689.96 = 5,929.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,645.09/14,689.96 = 5,929.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,645.09x = 14,689.96 × 5,929.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,645.09x = 87,100,687.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,100,687.58/10,645.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,182.24

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