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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,606.63, 14,636.74 and 5,891.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,606.63, 14,636.74 and 5,891.21 is: 8,129.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,606.63 : 14,636.74 = 5,891.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,606.63/14,636.74 = 5,891.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,606.63x = 14,636.74 × 5,891.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,606.63x = 86,228,109.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,228,109.06/10,606.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,129.64

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