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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,590.63, 14,615.96 and 5,875.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,590.63, 14,615.96 and 5,875.89 is: 8,109.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,590.63 : 14,615.96 = 5,875.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,590.63/14,615.96 = 5,875.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,590.63x = 14,615.96 × 5,875.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,590.63x = 85,881,743.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,881,743.82/10,590.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,109.22

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