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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,599.68, 14,626.96 and 5,883.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,599.68, 14,626.96 and 5,883.68 is: 8,119.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,599.68 : 14,626.96 = 5,883.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,599.68/14,626.96 = 5,883.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,599.68x = 14,626.96 × 5,883.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,599.68x = 86,060,352.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,060,352.01/10,599.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,119.15

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