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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,623.32, 14,661.12 and 5,908.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,623.32, 14,661.12 and 5,908.52 is: 8,154.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,623.32 : 14,661.12 = 5,908.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,623.32/14,661.12 = 5,908.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,623.32x = 14,661.12 × 5,908.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,623.32x = 86,625,520.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,625,520.74/10,623.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,154.28

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