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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,510.63, 14,504.67 and 5,794.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,510.63, 14,504.67 and 5,794.91 is: 7,996.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,510.63 : 14,504.67 = 5,794.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,510.63/14,504.67 = 5,794.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,510.63x = 14,504.67 × 5,794.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,510.63x = 84,053,239.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,053,239.10/10,510.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,996.98

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