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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,619.08, 14,654.43 and 5,839.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,619.08, 14,654.43 and 5,839.27 is: 8,058.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,619.08 : 14,654.43 = 5,839.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,619.08/14,654.43 = 5,839.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,619.08x = 14,654.43 × 5,839.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,619.08x = 85,571,173.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,571,173.47/10,619.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,058.25

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