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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,607.50, 14,638.35 and 5,892.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,607.50, 14,638.35 and 5,892.22 is: 8,131.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,607.50 : 14,638.35 = 5,892.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,607.50/14,638.35 = 5,892.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,607.50x = 14,638.35 × 5,892.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,607.50x = 86,252,378.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,252,378.64/10,607.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,131.26

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