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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,626.21, 14,663.78 and 5,910.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,626.21, 14,663.78 and 5,910.39 is: 8,156.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,626.21 : 14,663.78 = 5,910.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,626.21/14,663.78 = 5,910.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,626.21x = 14,663.78 × 5,910.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,626.21x = 86,668,629.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,668,629.12/10,626.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,156.12

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