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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,807.89, 14,914.86 and 5,839.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,807.89, 14,914.86 and 5,839.89 is: 8,059.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,807.89 : 14,914.86 = 5,839.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,807.89/14,914.86 = 5,839.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,807.89x = 14,914.86 × 5,839.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,807.89x = 87,101,141.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,101,141.77/10,807.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,059.03

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