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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,607.08, 14,637.90 and 5,891.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,607.08, 14,637.90 and 5,891.80 is: 8,130.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,607.08 : 14,637.90 = 5,891.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,607.08/14,637.90 = 5,891.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,607.08x = 14,637.90 × 5,891.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,607.08x = 86,243,579.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,243,579.22/10,607.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,130.76

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