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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,623.85, 14,659.72 and 5,907.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,623.85, 14,659.72 and 5,907.85 is: 8,152.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,623.85 : 14,659.72 = 5,907.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,623.85/14,659.72 = 5,907.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,623.85x = 14,659.72 × 5,907.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,623.85x = 86,607,426.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,607,426.80/10,623.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,152.17

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