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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,622.53, 14,659.45 and 5,842.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,622.53, 14,659.45 and 5,842.68 is: 8,063.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,622.53 : 14,659.45 = 5,842.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,622.53/14,659.45 = 5,842.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,622.53x = 14,659.45 × 5,842.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,622.53x = 85,650,427.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,650,427.66/10,622.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,063.09

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