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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,805.10, 14,911.04 and 5,837.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,805.10, 14,911.04 and 5,837.10 is: 8,055.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,805.10 : 14,911.04 = 5,837.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,805.10/14,911.04 = 5,837.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,805.10x = 14,911.04 × 5,837.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,805.10x = 87,037,231.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,037,231.58/10,805.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,055.20

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