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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,604.04, 14,630.94 and 5,887.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,604.04, 14,630.94 and 5,887.14 is: 8,122.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,604.04 : 14,630.94 = 5,887.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,604.04/14,630.94 = 5,887.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,604.04x = 14,630.94 × 5,887.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,604.04x = 86,134,392.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,134,392.11/10,604.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,122.79

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