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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,520.58, 14,518.48 and 5,805.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,520.58, 14,518.48 and 5,805.03 is: 8,010.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,520.58 : 14,518.48 = 5,805.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,520.58/14,518.48 = 5,805.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,520.58x = 14,518.48 × 5,805.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,520.58x = 84,280,211.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,280,211.95/10,520.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,010.99

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