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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,517.42, 14,513.97 and 5,801.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,517.42, 14,513.97 and 5,801.70 is: 8,006.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,517.42 : 14,513.97 = 5,801.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,517.42/14,513.97 = 5,801.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,517.42x = 14,513.97 × 5,801.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,517.42x = 84,205,699.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,205,699.75/10,517.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,006.31

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