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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,592.99, 14,620.08 and 5,878.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,592.99, 14,620.08 and 5,878.79 is: 8,113.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,592.99 : 14,620.08 = 5,878.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,592.99/14,620.08 = 5,878.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,592.99x = 14,620.08 × 5,878.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,592.99x = 85,948,380.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,948,380.10/10,592.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,113.70

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