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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,849.02, 14,971.65 and 5,881.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,849.02, 14,971.65 and 5,881.02 is: 8,115.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,849.02 : 14,971.65 = 5,881.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,849.02/14,971.65 = 5,881.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,849.02x = 14,971.65 × 5,881.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,849.02x = 88,048,573.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,048,573.08/10,849.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,115.81

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