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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,623.96, 14,661.25 and 5,908.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,623.96, 14,661.25 and 5,908.24 is: 8,153.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,623.96 : 14,661.25 = 5,908.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,623.96/14,661.25 = 5,908.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,623.96x = 14,661.25 × 5,908.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,623.96x = 86,622,220.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,622,220.49/10,623.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,153.48

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