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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,611.38, 14,643.35 and 5,831.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,611.38, 14,643.35 and 5,831.33 is: 8,047.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,611.38 : 14,643.35 = 5,831.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,611.38/14,643.35 = 5,831.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,611.38x = 14,643.35 × 5,831.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,611.38x = 85,390,103.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,390,103.78/10,611.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,047.03

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