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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,804.92, 14,910.77 and 5,836.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,804.92, 14,910.77 and 5,836.92 is: 8,054.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,804.92 : 14,910.77 = 5,836.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,804.92/14,910.77 = 5,836.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,804.92x = 14,910.77 × 5,836.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,804.92x = 87,032,942.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,032,942.44/10,804.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,054.94

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