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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,836.67, 14,954.55 and 5,868.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,836.67, 14,954.55 and 5,868.67 is: 8,098.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,836.67 : 14,954.55 = 5,868.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,836.67/14,954.55 = 5,868.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,836.67x = 14,954.55 × 5,868.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,836.67x = 87,763,318.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,763,318.95/10,836.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,098.74

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