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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,594.91, 14,621.03 and 5,879.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,594.91, 14,621.03 and 5,879.19 is: 8,113.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,594.91 : 14,621.03 = 5,879.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,594.91/14,621.03 = 5,879.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,594.91x = 14,621.03 × 5,879.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,594.91x = 85,959,813.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,959,813.37/10,594.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,113.31

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