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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,652.68, 14,700.56 and 5,936.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,652.68, 14,700.56 and 5,936.68 is: 8,192.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,652.68 : 14,700.56 = 5,936.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,652.68/14,700.56 = 5,936.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,652.68x = 14,700.56 × 5,936.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,652.68x = 87,272,520.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,272,520.54/10,652.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,192.54

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