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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,607.51, 14,637.87 and 5,892.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,607.51, 14,637.87 and 5,892.10 is: 8,130.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,607.51 : 14,637.87 = 5,892.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,607.51/14,637.87 = 5,892.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,607.51x = 14,637.87 × 5,892.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,607.51x = 86,247,757.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,247,757.23/10,607.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,130.82

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