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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,652.92, 14,701.76 and 5,937.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,652.92, 14,701.76 and 5,937.96 is: 8,194.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,652.92 : 14,701.76 = 5,937.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,652.92/14,701.76 = 5,937.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,652.92x = 14,701.76 × 5,937.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,652.92x = 87,298,462.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,298,462.81/10,652.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,194.79

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