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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,512.39, 14,507.22 and 5,796.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,512.39, 14,507.22 and 5,796.75 is: 7,999.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,512.39 : 14,507.22 = 5,796.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,512.39/14,507.22 = 5,796.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,512.39x = 14,507.22 × 5,796.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,512.39x = 84,094,727.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,094,727.54/10,512.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,999.58

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