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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,516.43, 14,512.46 and 5,800.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,516.43, 14,512.46 and 5,800.71 is: 8,004.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,516.43 : 14,512.46 = 5,800.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,516.43/14,512.46 = 5,800.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,516.43x = 14,512.46 × 5,800.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,516.43x = 84,182,542.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,182,542.84/10,516.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,004.86

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