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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,811.92, 14,920.47 and 5,843.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,811.92, 14,920.47 and 5,843.92 is: 8,064.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,811.92 : 14,920.47 = 5,843.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,811.92/14,920.47 = 5,843.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,811.92x = 14,920.47 × 5,843.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,811.92x = 87,194,033.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,194,033.04/10,811.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,064.62

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