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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,521.02, 14,519.18 and 5,805.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,521.02, 14,519.18 and 5,805.31 is: 8,011.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,521.02 : 14,519.18 = 5,805.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,521.02/14,519.18 = 5,805.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,521.02x = 14,519.18 × 5,805.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,521.02x = 84,288,340.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,288,340.85/10,521.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,011.42

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