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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,610.33, 14,642.72 and 5,894.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,610.33, 14,642.72 and 5,894.62 is: 8,134.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,610.33 : 14,642.72 = 5,894.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,610.33/14,642.72 = 5,894.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,610.33x = 14,642.72 × 5,894.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,610.33x = 86,313,270.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,313,270.17/10,610.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,134.83

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