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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,607.44, 14,638.52 and 5,892.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,607.44, 14,638.52 and 5,892.08 is: 8,131.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,607.44 : 14,638.52 = 5,892.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,607.44/14,638.52 = 5,892.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,607.44x = 14,638.52 × 5,892.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,607.44x = 86,251,330.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,251,330.92/10,607.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,131.21

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