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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,521.06, 14,519.36 and 5,805.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,521.06, 14,519.36 and 5,805.64 is: 8,011.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,521.06 : 14,519.36 = 5,805.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,521.06/14,519.36 = 5,805.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,521.06x = 14,519.36 × 5,805.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,521.06x = 84,294,177.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,294,177.19/10,521.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,011.95

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