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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,512.94, 14,507.82 and 5,797.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,512.94, 14,507.82 and 5,797.24 is: 8,000.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,512.94 : 14,507.82 = 5,797.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,512.94/14,507.82 = 5,797.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,512.94x = 14,507.82 × 5,797.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,512.94x = 84,105,314.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,105,314.42/10,512.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,000.17

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