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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,651.25, 14,698.59 and 5,935.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,651.25, 14,698.59 and 5,935.52 is: 8,190.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,651.25 : 14,698.59 = 5,935.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,651.25/14,698.59 = 5,935.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,651.25x = 14,698.59 × 5,935.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,651.25x = 87,243,774.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,243,774.92/10,651.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,190.94

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