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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,611.77, 14,643.59 and 5,895.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,611.77, 14,643.59 and 5,895.89 is: 8,135.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,611.77 : 14,643.59 = 5,895.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,611.77/14,643.59 = 5,895.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,611.77x = 14,643.59 × 5,895.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,611.77x = 86,336,937.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,336,937.37/10,611.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,135.96

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