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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,690.44, 14,751.36 and 5,974.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,690.44, 14,751.36 and 5,974.62 is: 8,244.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,690.44 : 14,751.36 = 5,974.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,690.44/14,751.36 = 5,974.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,690.44x = 14,751.36 × 5,974.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,690.44x = 88,133,770.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,133,770.48/10,690.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,244.17

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