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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,607.92, 14,638.64 and 5,892.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,607.92, 14,638.64 and 5,892.08 is: 8,130.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,607.92 : 14,638.64 = 5,892.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,607.92/14,638.64 = 5,892.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,607.92x = 14,638.64 × 5,892.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,607.92x = 86,252,037.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,252,037.97/10,607.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,130.91

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