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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,621.32, 14,658.36 and 5,906.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,621.32, 14,658.36 and 5,906.52 is: 8,151.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,621.32 : 14,658.36 = 5,906.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,621.32/14,658.36 = 5,906.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,621.32x = 14,658.36 × 5,906.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,621.32x = 86,579,896.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,579,896.51/10,621.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,151.52

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