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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,611.73, 14,644.59 and 5,832.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,611.73, 14,644.59 and 5,832.08 is: 8,048.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,611.73 : 14,644.59 = 5,832.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,611.73/14,644.59 = 5,832.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,611.73x = 14,644.59 × 5,832.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,611.73x = 85,408,347.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,408,347.22/10,611.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,048.49

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