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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,623.45, 14,659.98 and 5,907.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,623.45, 14,659.98 and 5,907.63 is: 8,152.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,623.45 : 14,659.98 = 5,907.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,623.45/14,659.98 = 5,907.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,623.45x = 14,659.98 × 5,907.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,623.45x = 86,605,737.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,605,737.65/10,623.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,152.32

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