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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,804.59, 14,910.35 and 5,836.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,804.59, 14,910.35 and 5,836.59 is: 8,054.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,804.59 : 14,910.35 = 5,836.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,804.59/14,910.35 = 5,836.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,804.59x = 14,910.35 × 5,836.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,804.59x = 87,025,570.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,025,570.52/10,804.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,054.50

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