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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,520.06, 14,516.65 and 5,804.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,520.06, 14,516.65 and 5,804.03 is: 8,009.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,520.06 : 14,516.65 = 5,804.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,520.06/14,516.65 = 5,804.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,520.06x = 14,516.65 × 5,804.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,520.06x = 84,255,115.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,255,115.65/10,520.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,009.00

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