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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,598.95, 14,626.62 and 5,819.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,598.95, 14,626.62 and 5,819.35 is: 8,030.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,598.95 : 14,626.62 = 5,819.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,598.95/14,626.62 = 5,819.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,598.95x = 14,626.62 × 5,819.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,598.95x = 85,117,421.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,117,421.10/10,598.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,030.74

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