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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,598.43, 14,625.93 and 5,883.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,598.43, 14,625.93 and 5,883.03 is: 8,118.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,598.43 : 14,625.93 = 5,883.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,598.43/14,625.93 = 5,883.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,598.43x = 14,625.93 × 5,883.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,598.43x = 86,044,784.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,044,784.97/10,598.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,118.64

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