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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,612.19, 14,644.96 and 5,832.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,612.19, 14,644.96 and 5,832.65 is: 8,049.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,612.19 : 14,644.96 = 5,832.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,612.19/14,644.96 = 5,832.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,612.19x = 14,644.96 × 5,832.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,612.19x = 85,418,969.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,418,969.66/10,612.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,049.14

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