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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,625.86, 14,663.67 and 5,911.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,625.86, 14,663.67 and 5,911.06 is: 8,157.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,625.86 : 14,663.67 = 5,911.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,625.86/14,663.67 = 5,911.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,625.86x = 14,663.67 × 5,911.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,625.86x = 86,677,833.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,677,833.19/10,625.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,157.25

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