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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,521.11, 14,519.12 and 5,805.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,521.11, 14,519.12 and 5,805.39 is: 8,011.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,521.11 : 14,519.12 = 5,805.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,521.11/14,519.12 = 5,805.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,521.11x = 14,519.12 × 5,805.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,521.11x = 84,289,146.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,289,146.80/10,521.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,011.43

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