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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,835.52, 14,953.08 and 5,867.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,835.52, 14,953.08 and 5,867.52 is: 8,097.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,835.52 : 14,953.08 = 5,867.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,835.52/14,953.08 = 5,867.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,835.52x = 14,953.08 × 5,867.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,835.52x = 87,737,495.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,737,495.96/10,835.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,097.21

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