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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,686.63, 14,747.49 and 5,906.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,686.63, 14,747.49 and 5,906.91 is: 8,151.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,686.63 : 14,747.49 = 5,906.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,686.63/14,747.49 = 5,906.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,686.63x = 14,747.49 × 5,906.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,686.63x = 87,112,151.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,112,151.46/10,686.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,151.51

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