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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,612.23, 14,645.28 and 5,832.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,612.23, 14,645.28 and 5,832.58 is: 8,049.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,612.23 : 14,645.28 = 5,832.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,612.23/14,645.28 = 5,832.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,612.23x = 14,645.28 × 5,832.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,612.23x = 85,419,694.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,419,694.00/10,612.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,049.18

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