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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,595.03, 14,621.12 and 5,879.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,595.03, 14,621.12 and 5,879.30 is: 8,113.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,595.03 : 14,621.12 = 5,879.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,595.03/14,621.12 = 5,879.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,595.03x = 14,621.12 × 5,879.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,595.03x = 85,961,950.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,961,950.82/10,595.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,113.42

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