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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,805.67, 14,911.83 and 5,837.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,805.67, 14,911.83 and 5,837.67 is: 8,055.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,805.67 : 14,911.83 = 5,837.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,805.67/14,911.83 = 5,837.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,805.67x = 14,911.83 × 5,837.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,805.67x = 87,050,342.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,050,342.64/10,805.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,055.99

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