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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,861.63, 14,989.04 and 5,893.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,861.63, 14,989.04 and 5,893.63 is: 8,133.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,861.63 : 14,989.04 = 5,893.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,861.63/14,989.04 = 5,893.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,861.63x = 14,989.04 × 5,893.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,861.63x = 88,339,855.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,339,855.82/10,861.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,133.20

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