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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,619.97, 14,655.93 and 5,840.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,619.97, 14,655.93 and 5,840.27 is: 8,059.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,619.97 : 14,655.93 = 5,840.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,619.97/14,655.93 = 5,840.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,619.97x = 14,655.93 × 5,840.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,619.97x = 85,594,588.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,594,588.30/10,619.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,059.78

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