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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,606.96, 14,637.96 and 5,891.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,606.96, 14,637.96 and 5,891.44 is: 8,130.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,606.96 : 14,637.96 = 5,891.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,606.96/14,637.96 = 5,891.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,606.96x = 14,637.96 × 5,891.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,606.96x = 86,238,663.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,238,663.06/10,606.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,130.38

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