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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,595.44, 14,622.15 and 5,879.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,595.44, 14,622.15 and 5,879.76 is: 8,114.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,595.44 : 14,622.15 = 5,879.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,595.44/14,622.15 = 5,879.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,595.44x = 14,622.15 × 5,879.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,595.44x = 85,974,732.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,974,732.68/10,595.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,114.31

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