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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,807.62, 14,914.52 and 5,839.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,807.62, 14,914.52 and 5,839.62 is: 8,058.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,807.62 : 14,914.52 = 5,839.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,807.62/14,914.52 = 5,839.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,807.62x = 14,914.52 × 5,839.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,807.62x = 87,095,129.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,095,129.28/10,807.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,058.68

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