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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,806.47, 14,912.94 and 5,838.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,806.47, 14,912.94 and 5,838.47 is: 8,057.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,806.47 : 14,912.94 = 5,838.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,806.47/14,912.94 = 5,838.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,806.47x = 14,912.94 × 5,838.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,806.47x = 87,068,752.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,068,752.80/10,806.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,057.09

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