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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,519.70, 14,516.75 and 5,803.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,519.70, 14,516.75 and 5,803.97 is: 8,009.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,519.70 : 14,516.75 = 5,803.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,519.70/14,516.75 = 5,803.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,519.70x = 14,516.75 × 5,803.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,519.70x = 84,254,752.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,254,752.48/10,519.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,009.24

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