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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,620.78, 14,657.05 and 5,841.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,620.78, 14,657.05 and 5,841.09 is: 8,060.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,620.78 : 14,657.05 = 5,841.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,620.78/14,657.05 = 5,841.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,620.78x = 14,657.05 × 5,841.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,620.78x = 85,613,148.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,613,148.18/10,620.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,060.91

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