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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,812.69, 14,921.51 and 5,844.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,812.69, 14,921.51 and 5,844.69 is: 8,065.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,812.69 : 14,921.51 = 5,844.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,812.69/14,921.51 = 5,844.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,812.69x = 14,921.51 × 5,844.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,812.69x = 87,211,562.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,211,562.98/10,812.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,065.67

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