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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,517.84, 14,514.36 and 5,801.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,517.84, 14,514.36 and 5,801.84 is: 8,006.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,517.84 : 14,514.36 = 5,801.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,517.84/14,514.36 = 5,801.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,517.84x = 14,514.36 × 5,801.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,517.84x = 84,209,994.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,209,994.42/10,517.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,006.40

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