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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,591.96, 14,618.65 and 5,877.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,591.96, 14,618.65 and 5,877.76 is: 8,112.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,591.96 : 14,618.65 = 5,877.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,591.96/14,618.65 = 5,877.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,591.96x = 14,618.65 × 5,877.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,591.96x = 85,924,916.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,924,916.22/10,591.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,112.28

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