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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,592.82, 14,619.03 and 5,878.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,592.82, 14,619.03 and 5,878.02 is: 8,112.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,592.82 : 14,619.03 = 5,878.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,592.82/14,619.03 = 5,878.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,592.82x = 14,619.03 × 5,878.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,592.82x = 85,930,950.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,930,950.72/10,592.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,112.19

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