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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,607.25, 14,638.02 and 5,891.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,607.25, 14,638.02 and 5,891.97 is: 8,130.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,607.25 : 14,638.02 = 5,891.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,607.25/14,638.02 = 5,891.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,607.25x = 14,638.02 × 5,891.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,607.25x = 86,246,774.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,246,774.70/10,607.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,130.93

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