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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,810.13, 14,917.97 and 5,842.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,810.13, 14,917.97 and 5,842.13 is: 8,062.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,810.13 : 14,917.97 = 5,842.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,810.13/14,917.97 = 5,842.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,810.13x = 14,917.97 × 5,842.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,810.13x = 87,152,660.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,152,660.09/10,810.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,062.13

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