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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,512.43, 14,507.07 and 5,796.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,512.43, 14,507.07 and 5,796.71 is: 7,999.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,512.43 : 14,507.07 = 5,796.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,512.43/14,507.07 = 5,796.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,512.43x = 14,507.07 × 5,796.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,512.43x = 84,093,237.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,093,237.87/10,512.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,999.41

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