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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,520.91, 14,515.25 and 5,983.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,520.91, 14,515.25 and 5,983.13 is: 8,254.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,520.91 : 14,515.25 = 5,983.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,520.91/14,515.25 = 5,983.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,520.91x = 14,515.25 × 5,983.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,520.91x = 86,846,525.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,846,525.24/10,520.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,254.66

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