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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,607.94, 14,638.57 and 5,892.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,607.94, 14,638.57 and 5,892.53 is: 8,131.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,607.94 : 14,638.57 = 5,892.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,607.94/14,638.57 = 5,892.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,607.94x = 14,638.57 × 5,892.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,607.94x = 86,258,124.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,258,124.96/10,607.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,131.47

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