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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,637.94, 14,680.72 and 5,858.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,637.94, 14,680.72 and 5,858.39 is: 8,084.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,637.94 : 14,680.72 = 5,858.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,637.94/14,680.72 = 5,858.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,637.94x = 14,680.72 × 5,858.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,637.94x = 86,005,344.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,005,344.69/10,637.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,084.77

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