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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,622.26, 14,659.12 and 5,906.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,622.26, 14,659.12 and 5,906.88 is: 8,151.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,622.26 : 14,659.12 = 5,906.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,622.26/14,659.12 = 5,906.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,622.26x = 14,659.12 × 5,906.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,622.26x = 86,589,662.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,589,662.75/10,622.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,151.72

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