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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,619.28, 14,654.98 and 5,839.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,619.28, 14,654.98 and 5,839.59 is: 8,058.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,619.28 : 14,654.98 = 5,839.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,619.28/14,654.98 = 5,839.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,619.28x = 14,654.98 × 5,839.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,619.28x = 85,579,001.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,579,001.38/10,619.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,058.83

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