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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,646.93, 14,692.59 and 5,931.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,646.93, 14,692.59 and 5,931.21 is: 8,184.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,646.93 : 14,692.59 = 5,931.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,646.93/14,692.59 = 5,931.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,646.93x = 14,692.59 × 5,931.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,646.93x = 87,144,836.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,144,836.73/10,646.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,184.98

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