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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,604.79, 14,635.05 and 5,889.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,604.79, 14,635.05 and 5,889.07 is: 8,127.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,604.79 : 14,635.05 = 5,889.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,604.79/14,635.05 = 5,889.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,604.79x = 14,635.05 × 5,889.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,604.79x = 86,186,833.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,186,833.90/10,604.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,127.16

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