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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,830.52, 14,946.14 and 5,862.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,830.52, 14,946.14 and 5,862.52 is: 8,090.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,830.52 : 14,946.14 = 5,862.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,830.52/14,946.14 = 5,862.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,830.52x = 14,946.14 × 5,862.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,830.52x = 87,622,044.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,622,044.67/10,830.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,090.29

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