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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,630.58, 14,670.12 and 5,850.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,630.58, 14,670.12 and 5,850.82 is: 8,074.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,630.58 : 14,670.12 = 5,850.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,630.58/14,670.12 = 5,850.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,630.58x = 14,670.12 × 5,850.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,630.58x = 85,832,231.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,832,231.50/10,630.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,074.09

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