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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,805.41, 14,911.45 and 5,837.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,805.41, 14,911.45 and 5,837.41 is: 8,055.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,805.41 : 14,911.45 = 5,837.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,805.41/14,911.45 = 5,837.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,805.41x = 14,911.45 × 5,837.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,805.41x = 87,044,247.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,044,247.34/10,805.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,055.62

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