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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,624.72, 14,662.92 and 5,909.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,624.72, 14,662.92 and 5,909.08 is: 8,154.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,624.72 : 14,662.92 = 5,909.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,624.72/14,662.92 = 5,909.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,624.72x = 14,662.92 × 5,909.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,624.72x = 86,644,367.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,644,367.31/10,624.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,154.98

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