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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,601.89, 14,630.12 and 5,886.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,601.89, 14,630.12 and 5,886.47 is: 8,123.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,601.89 : 14,630.12 = 5,886.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,601.89/14,630.12 = 5,886.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,601.89x = 14,630.12 × 5,886.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,601.89x = 86,119,791.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,119,791.69/10,601.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,123.06

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