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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,858.29, 14,984.43 and 5,890.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,858.29, 14,984.43 and 5,890.29 is: 8,128.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,858.29 : 14,984.43 = 5,890.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,858.29/14,984.43 = 5,890.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,858.29x = 14,984.43 × 5,890.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,858.29x = 88,262,563.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,262,563.26/10,858.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,128.59

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