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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,606.88, 14,638.40 and 5,891.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,606.88, 14,638.40 and 5,891.04 is: 8,130.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,606.88 : 14,638.40 = 5,891.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,606.88/14,638.40 = 5,891.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,606.88x = 14,638.40 × 5,891.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,606.88x = 86,235,399.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,235,399.94/10,606.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,130.14

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