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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,806.52, 14,913.26 and 5,961.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,806.52, 14,913.26 and 5,961.42 is: 8,226.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,806.52 : 14,913.26 = 5,961.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,806.52/14,913.26 = 5,961.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,806.52x = 14,913.26 × 5,961.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,806.52x = 88,904,206.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,904,206.43/10,806.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,226.90

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