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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,606.28, 14,637.48 and 5,891.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,606.28, 14,637.48 and 5,891.36 is: 8,130.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,606.28 : 14,637.48 = 5,891.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,606.28/14,637.48 = 5,891.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,606.28x = 14,637.48 × 5,891.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,606.28x = 86,234,664.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,234,664.17/10,606.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,130.53

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