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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,615.88, 14,650.74 and 5,901.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,615.88, 14,650.74 and 5,901.32 is: 8,144.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,615.88 : 14,650.74 = 5,901.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,615.88/14,650.74 = 5,901.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,615.88x = 14,650.74 × 5,901.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,615.88x = 86,458,704.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,458,704.98/10,615.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,144.28

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