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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,650.51, 14,697.72 and 5,934.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,650.51, 14,697.72 and 5,934.69 is: 8,189.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,650.51 : 14,697.72 = 5,934.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,650.51/14,697.72 = 5,934.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,650.51x = 14,697.72 × 5,934.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,650.51x = 87,226,411.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,226,411.91/10,650.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,189.88

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