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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,611.84, 14,644.44 and 5,896.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,611.84, 14,644.44 and 5,896.20 is: 8,136.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,611.84 : 14,644.44 = 5,896.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,611.84/14,644.44 = 5,896.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,611.84x = 14,644.44 × 5,896.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,611.84x = 86,346,547.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,346,547.13/10,611.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,136.81

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