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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,651.64, 14,699.90 and 5,935.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,651.64, 14,699.90 and 5,935.91 is: 8,191.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,651.64 : 14,699.90 = 5,935.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,651.64/14,699.90 = 5,935.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,651.64x = 14,699.90 × 5,935.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,651.64x = 87,257,224.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,257,224.75/10,651.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,191.91

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