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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,608.87, 14,639.66 and 5,892.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,608.87, 14,639.66 and 5,892.85 is: 8,131.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,608.87 : 14,639.66 = 5,892.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,608.87/14,639.66 = 5,892.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,608.87x = 14,639.66 × 5,892.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,608.87x = 86,269,254.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,269,254.37/10,608.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,131.80

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