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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,610.68, 14,643.18 and 5,895

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,610.68, 14,643.18 and 5,895 is: 8,135.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,610.68 : 14,643.18 = 5,895 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,610.68/14,643.18 = 5,895/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,610.68x = 14,643.18 × 5,895
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,610.68x = 86,321,546.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,321,546.10/10,610.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,135.35

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