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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,598.26, 14,625.59 and 5,882.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,598.26, 14,625.59 and 5,882.53 is: 8,117.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,598.26 : 14,625.59 = 5,882.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,598.26/14,625.59 = 5,882.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,598.26x = 14,625.59 × 5,882.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,598.26x = 86,035,405.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,035,405.97/10,598.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,117.88

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