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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,623.09, 14,660.13 and 5,907.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,623.09, 14,660.13 and 5,907.67 is: 8,152.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,623.09 : 14,660.13 = 5,907.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,623.09/14,660.13 = 5,907.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,623.09x = 14,660.13 × 5,907.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,623.09x = 86,607,210.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,607,210.20/10,623.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,152.73

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