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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,858.76, 14,985.06 and 5,890.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,858.76, 14,985.06 and 5,890.76 is: 8,129.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,858.76 : 14,985.06 = 5,890.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,858.76/14,985.06 = 5,890.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,858.76x = 14,985.06 × 5,890.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,858.76x = 88,273,392.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,273,392.05/10,858.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,129.23

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