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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,625.26, 14,662.77 and 5,909.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,625.26, 14,662.77 and 5,909.50 is: 8,155.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,625.26 : 14,662.77 = 5,909.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,625.26/14,662.77 = 5,909.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,625.26x = 14,662.77 × 5,909.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,625.26x = 86,649,639.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,649,639.32/10,625.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,155.06

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