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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,599.52, 14,627.56 and 5,819.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,599.52, 14,627.56 and 5,819.66 is: 8,031.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,599.52 : 14,627.56 = 5,819.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,599.52/14,627.56 = 5,819.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,599.52x = 14,627.56 × 5,819.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,599.52x = 85,127,352.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,127,352.69/10,599.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,031.25

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