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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,593.54, 14,619.06 and 5,877.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,593.54, 14,619.06 and 5,877.72 is: 8,111.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,593.54 : 14,619.06 = 5,877.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,593.54/14,619.06 = 5,877.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,593.54x = 14,619.06 × 5,877.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,593.54x = 85,926,741.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,926,741.34/10,593.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,111.24

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