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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,647.04, 14,693.21 and 5,931.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,647.04, 14,693.21 and 5,931.32 is: 8,185.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,647.04 : 14,693.21 = 5,931.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,647.04/14,693.21 = 5,931.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,647.04x = 14,693.21 × 5,931.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,647.04x = 87,150,159.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,150,159.66/10,647.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,185.39

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