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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,804, 14,909.52 and 5,836

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,804, 14,909.52 and 5,836 is: 8,053.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,804 : 14,909.52 = 5,836 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,804/14,909.52 = 5,836/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,804x = 14,909.52 × 5,836
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,804x = 87,011,958.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,011,958.72/10,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,053.68

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