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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,625.06, 14,662.59 and 5,909.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,625.06, 14,662.59 and 5,909.24 is: 8,154.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,625.06 : 14,662.59 = 5,909.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,625.06/14,662.59 = 5,909.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,625.06x = 14,662.59 × 5,909.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,625.06x = 86,644,777.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,644,777.83/10,625.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,154.75

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