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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,801.09, 14,905.51 and 5,833.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,801.09, 14,905.51 and 5,833.09 is: 8,049.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,801.09 : 14,905.51 = 5,833.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,801.09/14,905.51 = 5,833.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,801.09x = 14,905.51 × 5,833.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,801.09x = 86,945,237.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,945,237.22/10,801.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,049.67

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