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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,835.38, 14,952.82 and 5,867.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,835.38, 14,952.82 and 5,867.38 is: 8,096.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,835.38 : 14,952.82 = 5,867.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,835.38/14,952.82 = 5,867.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,835.38x = 14,952.82 × 5,867.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,835.38x = 87,733,802.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,733,802.25/10,835.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,096.98

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