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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,608.15, 14,639.52 and 5,828.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,608.15, 14,639.52 and 5,828.21 is: 8,043.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,608.15 : 14,639.52 = 5,828.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,608.15/14,639.52 = 5,828.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,608.15x = 14,639.52 × 5,828.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,608.15x = 85,322,205.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,322,205.52/10,608.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,043.08

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