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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,816.63, 14,926.97 and 5,848.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,816.63, 14,926.97 and 5,848.63 is: 8,071.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,816.63 : 14,926.97 = 5,848.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,816.63/14,926.97 = 5,848.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,816.63x = 14,926.97 × 5,848.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,816.63x = 87,302,324.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,302,324.55/10,816.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,071.12

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