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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,853.26, 14,977.62 and 5,885.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,853.26, 14,977.62 and 5,885.26 is: 8,121.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,853.26 : 14,977.62 = 5,885.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,853.26/14,977.62 = 5,885.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,853.26x = 14,977.62 × 5,885.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,853.26x = 88,147,187.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,147,187.88/10,853.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,121.72

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