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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,651.52, 14,699.40 and 5,935.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,651.52, 14,699.40 and 5,935.76 is: 8,191.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,651.52 : 14,699.40 = 5,935.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,651.52/14,699.40 = 5,935.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,651.52x = 14,699.40 × 5,935.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,651.52x = 87,252,110.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,252,110.54/10,651.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,191.52

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