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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,837.52, 14,955.80 and 5,869.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,837.52, 14,955.80 and 5,869.52 is: 8,099.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,837.52 : 14,955.80 = 5,869.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,837.52/14,955.80 = 5,869.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,837.52x = 14,955.80 × 5,869.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,837.52x = 87,783,367.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,783,367.22/10,837.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,099.95

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