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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,512.64, 14,507.14 and 5,796.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,512.64, 14,507.14 and 5,796.93 is: 7,999.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,512.64 : 14,507.14 = 5,796.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,512.64/14,507.14 = 5,796.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,512.64x = 14,507.14 × 5,796.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,512.64x = 84,096,875.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,096,875.08/10,512.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,999.60

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