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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,807.59, 14,914.49 and 5,839.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,807.59, 14,914.49 and 5,839.59 is: 8,058.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,807.59 : 14,914.49 = 5,839.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,807.59/14,914.49 = 5,839.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,807.59x = 14,914.49 × 5,839.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,807.59x = 87,094,477.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,094,477.46/10,807.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,058.64

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