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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,600.83, 14,630.94 and 5,886.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,600.83, 14,630.94 and 5,886.63 is: 8,124.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,600.83 : 14,630.94 = 5,886.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,600.83/14,630.94 = 5,886.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,600.83x = 14,630.94 × 5,886.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,600.83x = 86,126,930.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,126,930.33/10,600.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,124.55

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