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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,607.54, 14,638.74 and 5,892.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,607.54, 14,638.74 and 5,892.20 is: 8,131.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,607.54 : 14,638.74 = 5,892.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,607.54/14,638.74 = 5,892.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,607.54x = 14,638.74 × 5,892.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,607.54x = 86,254,383.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,254,383.83/10,607.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,131.42

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