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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,607.68, 14,638.32 and 5,891.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,607.68, 14,638.32 and 5,891.84 is: 8,130.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,607.68 : 14,638.32 = 5,891.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,607.68/14,638.32 = 5,891.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,607.68x = 14,638.32 × 5,891.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,607.68x = 86,246,639.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,246,639.31/10,607.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,130.58

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