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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,609.79, 14,641.36 and 5,893.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,609.79, 14,641.36 and 5,893.97 is: 8,133.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,609.79 : 14,641.36 = 5,893.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,609.79/14,641.36 = 5,893.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,609.79x = 14,641.36 × 5,893.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,609.79x = 86,295,648.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,295,648.66/10,609.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,133.59

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