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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,620.66, 14,655.12 and 5,904

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,620.66, 14,655.12 and 5,904 is: 8,146.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,620.66 : 14,655.12 = 5,904 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,620.66/14,655.12 = 5,904/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,620.66x = 14,655.12 × 5,904
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,620.66x = 86,523,828.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,523,828.48/10,620.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,146.75

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