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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,812.35, 14,921.04 and 5,844.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,812.35, 14,921.04 and 5,844.35 is: 8,065.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,812.35 : 14,921.04 = 5,844.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,812.35/14,921.04 = 5,844.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,812.35x = 14,921.04 × 5,844.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,812.35x = 87,203,780.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,203,780.12/10,812.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,065.20

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