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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,619.52, 14,654.55 and 5,903.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,619.52, 14,654.55 and 5,903.70 is: 8,146.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,619.52 : 14,654.55 = 5,903.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,619.52/14,654.55 = 5,903.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,619.52x = 14,654.55 × 5,903.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,619.52x = 86,516,066.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,516,066.84/10,619.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,146.89

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