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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,645.22, 14,690.85 and 5,929.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,645.22, 14,690.85 and 5,929.50 is: 8,182.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,645.22 : 14,690.85 = 5,929.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,645.22/14,690.85 = 5,929.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,645.22x = 14,690.85 × 5,929.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,645.22x = 87,109,321.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,109,321.62/10,645.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,182.96

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