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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,591.46, 14,617.96 and 5,877.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,591.46, 14,617.96 and 5,877.26 is: 8,111.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,591.46 : 14,617.96 = 5,877.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,591.46/14,617.96 = 5,877.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,591.46x = 14,617.96 × 5,877.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,591.46x = 85,913,463.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,913,463.81/10,591.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,111.58

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