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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,626.09, 14,662.01 and 5,910.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,626.09, 14,662.01 and 5,910.37 is: 8,155.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,626.09 : 14,662.01 = 5,910.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,626.09/14,662.01 = 5,910.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,626.09x = 14,662.01 × 5,910.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,626.09x = 86,657,882.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,657,882.16/10,626.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,155.20

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