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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,845.17, 14,966.21 and 5,877.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,845.17, 14,966.21 and 5,877.17 is: 8,110.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,845.17 : 14,966.21 = 5,877.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,845.17/14,966.21 = 5,877.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,845.17x = 14,966.21 × 5,877.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,845.17x = 87,958,856.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,958,856.21/10,845.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,110.42

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