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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,611.06, 14,643.27 and 5,895.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,611.06, 14,643.27 and 5,895.30 is: 8,135.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,611.06 : 14,643.27 = 5,895.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,611.06/14,643.27 = 5,895.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,611.06x = 14,643.27 × 5,895.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,611.06x = 86,326,469.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,326,469.63/10,611.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,135.52

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