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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,607.13, 14,637.43 and 5,891.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,607.13, 14,637.43 and 5,891.71 is: 8,130.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,607.13 : 14,637.43 = 5,891.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,607.13/14,637.43 = 5,891.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,607.13x = 14,637.43 × 5,891.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,607.13x = 86,239,492.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,239,492.71/10,607.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,130.33

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