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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,811.35, 14,919.66 and 5,843.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,811.35, 14,919.66 and 5,843.35 is: 8,063.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,811.35 : 14,919.66 = 5,843.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,811.35/14,919.66 = 5,843.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,811.35x = 14,919.66 × 5,843.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,811.35x = 87,180,799.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,180,799.30/10,811.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,063.82

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