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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,652.11, 14,699.98 and 5,936.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,652.11, 14,699.98 and 5,936.69 is: 8,192.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,652.11 : 14,699.98 = 5,936.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,652.11/14,699.98 = 5,936.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,652.11x = 14,699.98 × 5,936.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,652.11x = 87,269,268.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,269,268.44/10,652.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,192.68

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