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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,516.48, 14,512.80 and 5,800.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,516.48, 14,512.80 and 5,800.76 is: 8,005.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,516.48 : 14,512.80 = 5,800.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,516.48/14,512.80 = 5,800.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,516.48x = 14,512.80 × 5,800.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,516.48x = 84,185,269.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,185,269.73/10,516.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,005.08

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