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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,645.53, 14,691.28 and 5,929.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,645.53, 14,691.28 and 5,929.81 is: 8,183.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,645.53 : 14,691.28 = 5,929.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,645.53/14,691.28 = 5,929.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,645.53x = 14,691.28 × 5,929.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,645.53x = 87,116,499.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,116,499.06/10,645.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,183.39

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