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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,645.92, 14,692.06 and 5,930.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,645.92, 14,692.06 and 5,930.92 is: 8,185.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,645.92 : 14,692.06 = 5,930.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,645.92/14,692.06 = 5,930.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,645.92x = 14,692.06 × 5,930.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,645.92x = 87,137,432.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,137,432.50/10,645.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,185.05

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