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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,626.78, 14,665.32 and 5,910.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,626.78, 14,665.32 and 5,910.78 is: 8,157.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,626.78 : 14,665.32 = 5,910.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,626.78/14,665.32 = 5,910.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,626.78x = 14,665.32 × 5,910.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,626.78x = 86,683,480.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,683,480.15/10,626.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,157.08

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