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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,606.54, 14,637.36 and 5,891.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,606.54, 14,637.36 and 5,891.20 is: 8,130.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,606.54 : 14,637.36 = 5,891.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,606.54/14,637.36 = 5,891.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,606.54x = 14,637.36 × 5,891.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,606.54x = 86,231,615.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,231,615.23/10,606.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,130.04

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