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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,858.03, 14,984.09 and 5,890.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,858.03, 14,984.09 and 5,890.03 is: 8,128.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,858.03 : 14,984.09 = 5,890.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,858.03/14,984.09 = 5,890.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,858.03x = 14,984.09 × 5,890.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,858.03x = 88,256,739.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,256,739.62/10,858.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,128.25

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