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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,826.03, 14,939.97 and 5,858.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,826.03, 14,939.97 and 5,858.03 is: 8,084.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,826.03 : 14,939.97 = 5,858.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,826.03/14,939.97 = 5,858.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,826.03x = 14,939.97 × 5,858.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,826.03x = 87,518,792.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,518,792.46/10,826.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,084.11

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