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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,624.74, 14,662.52 and 5,845.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,624.74, 14,662.52 and 5,845.05 is: 8,066.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,624.74 : 14,662.52 = 5,845.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,624.74/14,662.52 = 5,845.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,624.74x = 14,662.52 × 5,845.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,624.74x = 85,703,133.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,703,133.30/10,624.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,066.37

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