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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,510.54, 14,505.21 and 5,794.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,510.54, 14,505.21 and 5,794.82 is: 7,997.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,510.54 : 14,505.21 = 5,794.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,510.54/14,505.21 = 5,794.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,510.54x = 14,505.21 × 5,794.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,510.54x = 84,055,081.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,055,081.01/10,510.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,997.22

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