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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,859.91, 14,986.67 and 5,891.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,859.91, 14,986.67 and 5,891.91 is: 8,130.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,859.91 : 14,986.67 = 5,891.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,859.91/14,986.67 = 5,891.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,859.91x = 14,986.67 × 5,891.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,859.91x = 88,300,058.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,300,058.32/10,859.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,130.83

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