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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,603.22, 14,631.96 and 5,887.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,603.22, 14,631.96 and 5,887.12 is: 8,123.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,603.22 : 14,631.96 = 5,887.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,603.22/14,631.96 = 5,887.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,603.22x = 14,631.96 × 5,887.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,603.22x = 86,140,104.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,140,104.36/10,603.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,123.96

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