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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,601.76, 14,630.44 and 5,886.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,601.76, 14,630.44 and 5,886.08 is: 8,122.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,601.76 : 14,630.44 = 5,886.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,601.76/14,630.44 = 5,886.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,601.76x = 14,630.44 × 5,886.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,601.76x = 86,115,940.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,115,940.28/10,601.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,122.80

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