Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,621.88, 14,658 and 5,906.12
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 10,621.88, 14,658 and 5,906.12 is: 8,150.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,621.88 : 14,658 = 5,906.12 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,621.88/14,658 = 5,906.12/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,621.88x = 14,658 × 5,906.12 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,621.88x = 86,571,906.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,571,906.96/10,621.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,150.34
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