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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,622.32, 14,659.74 and 5,907.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,622.32, 14,659.74 and 5,907.52 is: 8,152.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,622.32 : 14,659.74 = 5,907.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,622.32/14,659.74 = 5,907.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,622.32x = 14,659.74 × 5,907.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,622.32x = 86,602,707.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,602,707.24/10,622.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,152.90

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