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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,821.52, 14,933.68 and 5,853.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,821.52, 14,933.68 and 5,853.52 is: 8,077.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,821.52 : 14,933.68 = 5,853.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,821.52/14,933.68 = 5,853.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,821.52x = 14,933.68 × 5,853.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,821.52x = 87,414,594.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,414,594.55/10,821.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,077.85

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