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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,606.91, 14,635.76 and 5,891.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,606.91, 14,635.76 and 5,891.09 is: 8,128.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,606.91 : 14,635.76 = 5,891.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,606.91/14,635.76 = 5,891.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,606.91x = 14,635.76 × 5,891.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,606.91x = 86,220,476.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,220,476.74/10,606.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,128.71

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