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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,610.72, 14,644.08 and 5,895.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,610.72, 14,644.08 and 5,895.52 is: 8,136.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,610.72 : 14,644.08 = 5,895.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,610.72/14,644.08 = 5,895.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,610.72x = 14,644.08 × 5,895.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,610.72x = 86,334,466.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,334,466.52/10,610.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,136.53

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