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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,861.13, 14,988.36 and 5,893.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,861.13, 14,988.36 and 5,893.13 is: 8,132.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,861.13 : 14,988.36 = 5,893.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,861.13/14,988.36 = 5,893.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,861.13x = 14,988.36 × 5,893.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,861.13x = 88,328,279.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,328,279.03/10,861.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,132.52

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