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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,508.91, 14,502.31 and 5,793.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,508.91, 14,502.31 and 5,793.49 is: 7,995.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,508.91 : 14,502.31 = 5,793.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,508.91/14,502.31 = 5,793.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,508.91x = 14,502.31 × 5,793.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,508.91x = 84,018,991.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,018,991.61/10,508.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,995.03

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