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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,516.92, 14,513.34 and 5,801.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,516.92, 14,513.34 and 5,801.50 is: 8,006.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,516.92 : 14,513.34 = 5,801.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,516.92/14,513.34 = 5,801.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,516.92x = 14,513.34 × 5,801.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,516.92x = 84,199,142.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,199,142.01/10,516.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,006.06

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