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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,519.61, 14,517.23 and 5,803.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,519.61, 14,517.23 and 5,803.92 is: 8,009.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,519.61 : 14,517.23 = 5,803.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,519.61/14,517.23 = 5,803.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,519.61x = 14,517.23 × 5,803.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,519.61x = 84,256,812.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,256,812.52/10,519.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,009.50

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