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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,510.61, 14,504.06 and 5,794.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,510.61, 14,504.06 and 5,794.52 is: 7,996.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,510.61 : 14,504.06 = 5,794.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,510.61/14,504.06 = 5,794.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,510.61x = 14,504.06 × 5,794.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,510.61x = 84,044,007.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,044,007.72/10,510.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,996.12

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