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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,511.32, 14,505.78 and 5,795.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,511.32, 14,505.78 and 5,795.59 is: 7,998.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,511.32 : 14,505.78 = 5,795.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,511.32/14,505.78 = 5,795.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,511.32x = 14,505.78 × 5,795.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,511.32x = 84,069,553.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,069,553.51/10,511.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,998.00

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