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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,621.26, 14,657.74 and 5,905.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,621.26, 14,657.74 and 5,905.88 is: 8,150.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,621.26 : 14,657.74 = 5,905.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,621.26/14,657.74 = 5,905.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,621.26x = 14,657.74 × 5,905.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,621.26x = 86,566,853.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,566,853.51/10,621.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,150.34

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