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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,588.31, 14,611.97 and 5,872.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,588.31, 14,611.97 and 5,872.49 is: 8,104.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,588.31 : 14,611.97 = 5,872.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,588.31/14,611.97 = 5,872.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,588.31x = 14,611.97 × 5,872.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,588.31x = 85,808,618.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,808,618.34/10,588.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,104.09

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