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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,625.03, 14,662.56 and 5,909.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,625.03, 14,662.56 and 5,909.32 is: 8,154.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,625.03 : 14,662.56 = 5,909.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,625.03/14,662.56 = 5,909.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,625.03x = 14,662.56 × 5,909.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,625.03x = 86,645,759.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,645,759.06/10,625.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,154.87

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