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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,518.39, 14,514.75 and 5,802.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,518.39, 14,514.75 and 5,802.66 is: 8,007.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,518.39 : 14,514.75 = 5,802.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,518.39/14,514.75 = 5,802.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,518.39x = 14,514.75 × 5,802.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,518.39x = 84,224,159.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,224,159.24/10,518.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,007.32

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