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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,645.51, 14,690.61 and 5,929.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,645.51, 14,690.61 and 5,929.69 is: 8,182.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,645.51 : 14,690.61 = 5,929.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,645.51/14,690.61 = 5,929.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,645.51x = 14,690.61 × 5,929.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,645.51x = 87,110,726.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,110,726.48/10,645.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,182.86

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