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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,592.52, 14,617.90 and 5,877.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,592.52, 14,617.90 and 5,877.10 is: 8,110.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,592.52 : 14,617.90 = 5,877.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,592.52/14,617.90 = 5,877.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,592.52x = 14,617.90 × 5,877.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,592.52x = 85,910,860.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,910,860.09/10,592.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,110.52

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