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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,617.88, 14,652.96 and 5,902.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,617.88, 14,652.96 and 5,902.08 is: 8,145.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,617.88 : 14,652.96 = 5,902.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,617.88/14,652.96 = 5,902.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,617.88x = 14,652.96 × 5,902.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,617.88x = 86,482,942.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,482,942.16/10,617.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,145.03

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