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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,831.22, 14,947.08 and 5,863.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,831.22, 14,947.08 and 5,863.22 is: 8,091.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,831.22 : 14,947.08 = 5,863.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,831.22/14,947.08 = 5,863.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,831.22x = 14,947.08 × 5,863.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,831.22x = 87,638,010.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,638,010.71/10,831.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,091.24

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