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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,509.62, 14,503.39 and 5,794.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,509.62, 14,503.39 and 5,794.07 is: 7,995.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,509.62 : 14,503.39 = 5,794.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,509.62/14,503.39 = 5,794.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,509.62x = 14,503.39 × 5,794.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,509.62x = 84,033,700.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,033,700.40/10,509.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,995.88

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