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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,607.72, 14,638.26 and 5,891.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,607.72, 14,638.26 and 5,891.90 is: 8,130.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,607.72 : 14,638.26 = 5,891.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,607.72/14,638.26 = 5,891.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,607.72x = 14,638.26 × 5,891.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,607.72x = 86,247,164.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,247,164.09/10,607.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,130.60

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