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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,845.44, 14,966.72 and 5,877.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,845.44, 14,966.72 and 5,877.44 is: 8,110.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,845.44 : 14,966.72 = 5,877.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,845.44/14,966.72 = 5,877.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,845.44x = 14,966.72 × 5,877.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,845.44x = 87,965,998.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,965,998.80/10,845.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,110.87

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