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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,516.54, 14,512.98 and 5,800.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,516.54, 14,512.98 and 5,800.72 is: 8,005.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,516.54 : 14,512.98 = 5,800.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,516.54/14,512.98 = 5,800.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,516.54x = 14,512.98 × 5,800.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,516.54x = 84,185,733.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,185,733.35/10,516.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,005.08

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