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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,617.03, 14,651.15 and 5,901.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,617.03, 14,651.15 and 5,901.21 is: 8,143.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,617.03 : 14,651.15 = 5,901.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,617.03/14,651.15 = 5,901.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,617.03x = 14,651.15 × 5,901.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,617.03x = 86,459,483.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,459,483.39/10,617.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,143.47

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