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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,606.94, 14,637.88 and 5,891.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,606.94, 14,637.88 and 5,891.52 is: 8,130.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,606.94 : 14,637.88 = 5,891.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,606.94/14,637.88 = 5,891.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,606.94x = 14,637.88 × 5,891.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,606.94x = 86,239,362.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,239,362.78/10,606.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,130.47

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