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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,801.82, 14,906.51 and 5,833.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,801.82, 14,906.51 and 5,833.82 is: 8,050.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,801.82 : 14,906.51 = 5,833.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,801.82/14,906.51 = 5,833.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,801.82x = 14,906.51 × 5,833.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,801.82x = 86,961,792.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,961,792.47/10,801.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,050.66

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