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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,624.19, 14,660.08 and 5,843.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,624.19, 14,660.08 and 5,843.35 is: 8,063.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,624.19 : 14,660.08 = 5,843.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,624.19/14,660.08 = 5,843.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,624.19x = 14,660.08 × 5,843.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,624.19x = 85,663,978.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,663,978.47/10,624.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,063.11

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