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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,615.16, 14,648.21 and 5,835

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,615.16, 14,648.21 and 5,835 is: 8,051.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,615.16 : 14,648.21 = 5,835 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,615.16/14,648.21 = 5,835/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,615.16x = 14,648.21 × 5,835
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,615.16x = 85,472,276.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,472,276.18/10,615.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,051.91

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