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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,611.08, 14,642.88 and 5,895.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,611.08, 14,642.88 and 5,895.64 is: 8,135.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,611.08 : 14,642.88 = 5,895.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,611.08/14,642.88 = 5,895.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,611.08x = 14,642.88 × 5,895.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,611.08x = 86,329,149.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,329,149.04/10,611.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,135.76

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