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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,607.28, 14,638.86 and 5,892.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,607.28, 14,638.86 and 5,892.36 is: 8,131.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,607.28 : 14,638.86 = 5,892.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,607.28/14,638.86 = 5,892.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,607.28x = 14,638.86 × 5,892.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,607.28x = 86,257,433.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,257,433.11/10,607.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,131.91

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