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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,623.39, 14,660.07 and 5,907.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,623.39, 14,660.07 and 5,907.57 is: 8,152.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,623.39 : 14,660.07 = 5,907.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,623.39/14,660.07 = 5,907.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,623.39x = 14,660.07 × 5,907.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,623.39x = 86,605,389.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,605,389.73/10,623.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,152.33

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