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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,625.99, 14,664.17 and 5,845.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,625.99, 14,664.17 and 5,845.70 is: 8,067.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,625.99 : 14,664.17 = 5,845.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,625.99/14,664.17 = 5,845.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,625.99x = 14,664.17 × 5,845.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,625.99x = 85,722,389.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,722,389.84/10,625.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,067.24

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