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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,625.45, 14,663.53 and 5,909.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,625.45, 14,663.53 and 5,909.63 is: 8,155.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,625.45 : 14,663.53 = 5,909.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,625.45/14,663.53 = 5,909.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,625.45x = 14,663.53 × 5,909.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,625.45x = 86,655,970.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,655,970.86/10,625.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,155.51

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