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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,823.76, 14,936.84 and 5,855.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,823.76, 14,936.84 and 5,855.76 is: 8,080.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,823.76 : 14,936.84 = 5,855.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,823.76/14,936.84 = 5,855.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,823.76x = 14,936.84 × 5,855.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,823.76x = 87,466,550.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,466,550.20/10,823.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,080.98

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