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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,611.92, 14,644.16 and 5,896.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,611.92, 14,644.16 and 5,896.08 is: 8,136.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,611.92 : 14,644.16 = 5,896.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,611.92/14,644.16 = 5,896.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,611.92x = 14,644.16 × 5,896.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,611.92x = 86,343,138.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,343,138.89/10,611.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,136.43

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