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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,508.63, 14,502.80 and 5,793.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,508.63, 14,502.80 and 5,793.89 is: 7,996.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,508.63 : 14,502.80 = 5,793.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,508.63/14,502.80 = 5,793.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,508.63x = 14,502.80 × 5,793.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,508.63x = 84,027,598.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,027,598.92/10,508.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,996.06

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