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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,511.28, 14,505.48 and 5,795.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,511.28, 14,505.48 and 5,795.40 is: 7,997.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,511.28 : 14,505.48 = 5,795.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,511.28/14,505.48 = 5,795.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,511.28x = 14,505.48 × 5,795.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,511.28x = 84,065,058.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,065,058.79/10,511.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,997.60

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