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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,651.92, 14,699.73 and 5,872.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,651.92, 14,699.73 and 5,872.04 is: 8,103.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,651.92 : 14,699.73 = 5,872.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,651.92/14,699.73 = 5,872.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,651.92x = 14,699.73 × 5,872.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,651.92x = 86,317,399.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,317,399.99/10,651.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,103.46

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