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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,625.84, 14,663.58 and 5,910.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,625.84, 14,663.58 and 5,910.02 is: 8,155.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,625.84 : 14,663.58 = 5,910.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,625.84/14,663.58 = 5,910.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,625.84x = 14,663.58 × 5,910.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,625.84x = 86,662,051.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,662,051.07/10,625.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,155.78

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