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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,607.31, 14,638.46 and 5,892.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,607.31, 14,638.46 and 5,892.03 is: 8,131.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,607.31 : 14,638.46 = 5,892.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,607.31/14,638.46 = 5,892.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,607.31x = 14,638.46 × 5,892.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,607.31x = 86,250,216.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,250,216.01/10,607.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,131.21

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