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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,607.40, 14,638.14 and 5,891.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,607.40, 14,638.14 and 5,891.76 is: 8,130.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,607.40 : 14,638.14 = 5,891.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,607.40/14,638.14 = 5,891.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,607.40x = 14,638.14 × 5,891.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,607.40x = 86,244,407.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,244,407.73/10,607.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,130.59

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