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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,605.24, 14,635.02 and 5,889.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,605.24, 14,635.02 and 5,889.36 is: 8,127.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,605.24 : 14,635.02 = 5,889.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,605.24/14,635.02 = 5,889.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,605.24x = 14,635.02 × 5,889.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,605.24x = 86,190,901.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,190,901.39/10,605.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,127.20

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