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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,595.16, 14,621.38 and 5,879.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,595.16, 14,621.38 and 5,879.45 is: 8,113.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,595.16 : 14,621.38 = 5,879.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,595.16/14,621.38 = 5,879.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,595.16x = 14,621.38 × 5,879.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,595.16x = 85,965,694.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,965,694.50/10,595.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,113.68

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