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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,651.32, 14,699.52 and 5,935.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,651.32, 14,699.52 and 5,935.74 is: 8,191.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,651.32 : 14,699.52 = 5,935.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,651.32/14,699.52 = 5,935.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,651.32x = 14,699.52 × 5,935.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,651.32x = 87,252,528.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,252,528.84/10,651.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,191.71

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