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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,615.30, 14,649.19 and 5,835.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,615.30, 14,649.19 and 5,835.33 is: 8,052.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,615.30 : 14,649.19 = 5,835.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,615.30/14,649.19 = 5,835.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,615.30x = 14,649.19 × 5,835.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,615.30x = 85,482,843.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,482,843.29/10,615.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,052.80

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