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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,625.70, 14,663.08 and 5,909.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,625.70, 14,663.08 and 5,909.88 is: 8,155.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,625.70 : 14,663.08 = 5,909.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,625.70/14,663.08 = 5,909.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,625.70x = 14,663.08 × 5,909.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,625.70x = 86,657,043.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,657,043.23/10,625.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,155.42

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