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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,611.50, 14,643.30 and 5,895.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,611.50, 14,643.30 and 5,895.50 is: 8,135.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,611.50 : 14,643.30 = 5,895.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,611.50/14,643.30 = 5,895.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,611.50x = 14,643.30 × 5,895.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,611.50x = 86,329,575.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,329,575.15/10,611.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,135.47

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