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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,639.04, 14,681.30 and 5,858.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,639.04, 14,681.30 and 5,858.06 is: 8,083.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,639.04 : 14,681.30 = 5,858.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,639.04/14,681.30 = 5,858.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,639.04x = 14,681.30 × 5,858.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,639.04x = 86,003,833.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,003,833.58/10,639.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,083.80

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