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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,621.89, 14,658 and 5,906.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,621.89, 14,658 and 5,906.07 is: 8,150.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,621.89 : 14,658 = 5,906.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,621.89/14,658 = 5,906.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,621.89x = 14,658 × 5,906.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,621.89x = 86,571,174.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,571,174.06/10,621.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,150.26

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