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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,646.88, 14,692.76 and 5,931.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,646.88, 14,692.76 and 5,931.19 is: 8,185.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,646.88 : 14,692.76 = 5,931.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,646.88/14,692.76 = 5,931.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,646.88x = 14,692.76 × 5,931.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,646.88x = 87,145,551.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,145,551.18/10,646.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,185.08

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