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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,843.62, 14,964.22 and 5,875.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,843.62, 14,964.22 and 5,875.62 is: 8,108.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,843.62 : 14,964.22 = 5,875.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,843.62/14,964.22 = 5,875.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,843.62x = 14,964.22 × 5,875.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,843.62x = 87,924,070.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,924,070.32/10,843.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,108.37

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