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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,614.85, 14,647.79 and 5,899.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,614.85, 14,647.79 and 5,899.13 is: 8,140.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,614.85 : 14,647.79 = 5,899.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,614.85/14,647.79 = 5,899.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,614.85x = 14,647.79 × 5,899.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,614.85x = 86,409,180.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,409,180.68/10,614.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,140.41

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