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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,843.25, 14,963.70 and 5,875.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,843.25, 14,963.70 and 5,875.25 is: 8,107.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,843.25 : 14,963.70 = 5,875.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,843.25/14,963.70 = 5,875.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,843.25x = 14,963.70 × 5,875.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,843.25x = 87,915,478.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,915,478.43/10,843.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,107.85

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