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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,803.09, 14,908.28 and 5,835.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,803.09, 14,908.28 and 5,835.09 is: 8,052.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,803.09 : 14,908.28 = 5,835.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,803.09/14,908.28 = 5,835.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,803.09x = 14,908.28 × 5,835.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,803.09x = 86,991,182.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,991,182.28/10,803.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,052.43

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