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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,617.18, 14,651.66 and 5,901.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,617.18, 14,651.66 and 5,901.36 is: 8,143.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,617.18 : 14,651.66 = 5,901.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,617.18/14,651.66 = 5,901.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,617.18x = 14,651.66 × 5,901.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,617.18x = 86,464,720.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,464,720.26/10,617.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,143.85

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