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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,621.26, 14,657.25 and 5,905.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,621.26, 14,657.25 and 5,905.50 is: 8,149.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,621.26 : 14,657.25 = 5,905.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,621.26/14,657.25 = 5,905.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,621.26x = 14,657.25 × 5,905.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,621.26x = 86,558,389.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,558,389.88/10,621.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,149.54

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