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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,611.96, 14,644.49 and 5,896.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,611.96, 14,644.49 and 5,896.68 is: 8,137.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,611.96 : 14,644.49 = 5,896.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,611.96/14,644.49 = 5,896.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,611.96x = 14,644.49 × 5,896.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,611.96x = 86,353,841.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,353,841.81/10,611.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,137.41

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