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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,611.74, 14,643.48 and 5,832.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,611.74, 14,643.48 and 5,832.02 is: 8,047.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,611.74 : 14,643.48 = 5,832.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,611.74/14,643.48 = 5,832.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,611.74x = 14,643.48 × 5,832.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,611.74x = 85,400,965.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,400,965.85/10,611.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,047.79

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