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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,624.55, 14,661.27 and 5,908.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,624.55, 14,661.27 and 5,908.73 is: 8,153.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,624.55 : 14,661.27 = 5,908.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,624.55/14,661.27 = 5,908.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,624.55x = 14,661.27 × 5,908.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,624.55x = 86,629,412.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,629,412.58/10,624.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,153.71

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