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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,511.62, 14,505.81 and 5,795.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,511.62, 14,505.81 and 5,795.91 is: 7,998.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,511.62 : 14,505.81 = 5,795.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,511.62/14,505.81 = 5,795.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,511.62x = 14,505.81 × 5,795.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,511.62x = 84,074,369.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,074,369.24/10,511.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,998.23

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