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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,512.66, 14,507.55 and 5,797.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,512.66, 14,507.55 and 5,797.74 is: 8,000.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,512.66 : 14,507.55 = 5,797.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,512.66/14,507.55 = 5,797.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,512.66x = 14,507.55 × 5,797.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,512.66x = 84,111,002.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,111,002.94/10,512.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,000.92

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