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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,658.28, 14,708.49 and 5,878.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,658.28, 14,708.49 and 5,878.40 is: 8,112.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,658.28 : 14,708.49 = 5,878.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,658.28/14,708.49 = 5,878.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,658.28x = 14,708.49 × 5,878.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,658.28x = 86,462,333.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,462,333.40/10,658.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,112.22

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