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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,617.21, 14,651.18 and 5,901.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,617.21, 14,651.18 and 5,901.19 is: 8,143.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,617.21 : 14,651.18 = 5,901.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,617.21/14,651.18 = 5,901.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,617.21x = 14,651.18 × 5,901.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,617.21x = 86,459,352.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,459,352.90/10,617.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,143.32

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