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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,845.72, 14,967.12 and 5,877.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,845.72, 14,967.12 and 5,877.72 is: 8,111.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,845.72 : 14,967.12 = 5,877.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,845.72/14,967.12 = 5,877.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,845.72x = 14,967.12 × 5,877.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,845.72x = 87,972,540.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,972,540.57/10,845.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,111.27

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