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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,611.58, 14,644.45 and 5,895.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,611.58, 14,644.45 and 5,895.87 is: 8,136.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,611.58 : 14,644.45 = 5,895.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,611.58/14,644.45 = 5,895.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,611.58x = 14,644.45 × 5,895.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,611.58x = 86,341,773.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,341,773.42/10,611.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,136.56

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