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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,625.22, 14,662.89 and 5,909.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,625.22, 14,662.89 and 5,909.40 is: 8,155.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,625.22 : 14,662.89 = 5,909.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,625.22/14,662.89 = 5,909.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,625.22x = 14,662.89 × 5,909.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,625.22x = 86,648,882.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,648,882.17/10,625.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,155.02

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