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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,617.52, 14,652.35 and 5,837.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,617.52, 14,652.35 and 5,837.67 is: 8,056.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,617.52 : 14,652.35 = 5,837.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,617.52/14,652.35 = 5,837.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,617.52x = 14,652.35 × 5,837.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,617.52x = 85,535,599.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,535,599.43/10,617.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,056.08

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