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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,619.46, 14,654.91 and 5,839.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,619.46, 14,654.91 and 5,839.71 is: 8,058.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,619.46 : 14,654.91 = 5,839.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,619.46/14,654.91 = 5,839.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,619.46x = 14,654.91 × 5,839.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,619.46x = 85,580,399.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,580,399.79/10,619.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,058.83

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