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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,845.26, 14,966.46 and 5,877.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,845.26, 14,966.46 and 5,877.26 is: 8,110.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,845.26 : 14,966.46 = 5,877.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,845.26/14,966.46 = 5,877.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,845.26x = 14,966.46 × 5,877.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,845.26x = 87,961,776.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,961,776.70/10,845.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,110.62

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