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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,626.57, 14,664.66 and 5,910.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,626.57, 14,664.66 and 5,910.75 is: 8,156.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,626.57 : 14,664.66 = 5,910.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,626.57/14,664.66 = 5,910.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,626.57x = 14,664.66 × 5,910.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,626.57x = 86,679,139.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,679,139.10/10,626.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,156.83

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