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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,649.21, 14,695.83 and 5,933.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,649.21, 14,695.83 and 5,933.52 is: 8,188.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,649.21 : 14,695.83 = 5,933.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,649.21/14,695.83 = 5,933.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,649.21x = 14,695.83 × 5,933.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,649.21x = 87,198,001.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,198,001.22/10,649.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,188.22

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