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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,624.88, 14,662.33 and 5,909.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,624.88, 14,662.33 and 5,909.06 is: 8,154.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,624.88 : 14,662.33 = 5,909.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,624.88/14,662.33 = 5,909.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,624.88x = 14,662.33 × 5,909.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,624.88x = 86,640,499.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,640,499.63/10,624.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,154.50

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