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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,647.02, 14,693.35 and 5,931.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,647.02, 14,693.35 and 5,931.31 is: 8,185.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,647.02 : 14,693.35 = 5,931.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,647.02/14,693.35 = 5,931.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,647.02x = 14,693.35 × 5,931.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,647.02x = 87,150,813.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,150,813.79/10,647.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,185.47

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