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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,607.75, 14,638.70 and 5,892.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,607.75, 14,638.70 and 5,892.07 is: 8,131.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,607.75 : 14,638.70 = 5,892.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,607.75/14,638.70 = 5,892.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,607.75x = 14,638.70 × 5,892.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,607.75x = 86,252,245.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,252,245.11/10,607.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,131.06

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