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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,618.97, 14,654.55 and 5,839.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,618.97, 14,654.55 and 5,839.27 is: 8,058.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,618.97 : 14,654.55 = 5,839.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,618.97/14,654.55 = 5,839.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,618.97x = 14,654.55 × 5,839.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,618.97x = 85,571,896.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,571,896.22/10,618.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,058.40

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