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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,649.96, 14,695.62 and 5,933.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,649.96, 14,695.62 and 5,933.96 is: 8,188.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,649.96 : 14,695.62 = 5,933.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,649.96/14,695.62 = 5,933.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,649.96x = 14,695.62 × 5,933.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,649.96x = 87,203,221.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,203,221.26/10,649.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,188.13

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