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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,605.83, 14,636.70 and 5,890.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,605.83, 14,636.70 and 5,890.10 is: 8,128.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,605.83 : 14,636.70 = 5,890.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,605.83/14,636.70 = 5,890.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,605.83x = 14,636.70 × 5,890.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,605.83x = 86,211,553.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,211,553.49/10,605.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,128.70

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