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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,806.69, 14,913.23 and 5,838.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,806.69, 14,913.23 and 5,838.69 is: 8,057.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,806.69 : 14,913.23 = 5,838.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,806.69/14,913.23 = 5,838.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,806.69x = 14,913.23 × 5,838.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,806.69x = 87,073,726.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,073,726.87/10,806.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,057.39

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