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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,621.96, 14,656.58 and 5,906.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,621.96, 14,656.58 and 5,906.12 is: 8,149.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,621.96 : 14,656.58 = 5,906.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,621.96/14,656.58 = 5,906.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,621.96x = 14,656.58 × 5,906.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,621.96x = 86,563,520.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,563,520.27/10,621.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,149.49

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