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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,814, 14,923.34 and 5,846

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,814, 14,923.34 and 5,846 is: 8,067.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,814 : 14,923.34 = 5,846 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,814/14,923.34 = 5,846/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,814x = 14,923.34 × 5,846
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,814x = 87,241,845.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,241,845.64/10,814
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,067.49

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