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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,521.06, 14,517.77 and 5,805.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,521.06, 14,517.77 and 5,805.34 is: 8,010.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,521.06 : 14,517.77 = 5,805.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,521.06/14,517.77 = 5,805.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,521.06x = 14,517.77 × 5,805.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,521.06x = 84,280,525.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,280,525.57/10,521.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,010.65

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