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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,623.92, 14,660.42 and 5,907.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,623.92, 14,660.42 and 5,907.89 is: 8,152.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,623.92 : 14,660.42 = 5,907.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,623.92/14,660.42 = 5,907.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,623.92x = 14,660.42 × 5,907.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,623.92x = 86,612,148.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,612,148.71/10,623.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,152.56

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