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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,625.76, 14,663.46 and 5,910

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,625.76, 14,663.46 and 5,910 is: 8,155.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,625.76 : 14,663.46 = 5,910 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,625.76/14,663.46 = 5,910/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,625.76x = 14,663.46 × 5,910
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,625.76x = 86,661,048.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,661,048.60/10,625.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,155.75

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