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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,607.31, 14,637.83 and 5,891.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,607.31, 14,637.83 and 5,891.60 is: 8,130.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,607.31 : 14,637.83 = 5,891.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,607.31/14,637.83 = 5,891.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,607.31x = 14,637.83 × 5,891.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,607.31x = 86,240,246.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,240,246.36/10,607.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,130.27

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