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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,607.07, 14,638.28 and 5,891.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,607.07, 14,638.28 and 5,891.25 is: 8,130.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,607.07 : 14,638.28 = 5,891.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,607.07/14,638.28 = 5,891.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,607.07x = 14,638.28 × 5,891.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,607.07x = 86,237,737.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,237,737.59/10,607.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,130.21

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