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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,645.38, 14,690.04 and 5,865.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,645.38, 14,690.04 and 5,865.15 is: 8,093.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,645.38 : 14,690.04 = 5,865.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,645.38/14,690.04 = 5,865.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,645.38x = 14,690.04 × 5,865.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,645.38x = 86,159,354.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,159,354.19/10,645.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,093.59

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