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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,807.93, 14,914.93 and 5,839.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,807.93, 14,914.93 and 5,839.93 is: 8,059.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,807.93 : 14,914.93 = 5,839.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,807.93/14,914.93 = 5,839.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,807.93x = 14,914.93 × 5,839.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,807.93x = 87,102,147.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,102,147.15/10,807.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,059.10

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