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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,592.98, 14,618.28 and 5,877.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,592.98, 14,618.28 and 5,877.70 is: 8,111.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,592.98 : 14,618.28 = 5,877.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,592.98/14,618.28 = 5,877.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,592.98x = 14,618.28 × 5,877.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,592.98x = 85,921,864.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,921,864.36/10,592.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,111.21

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