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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,521.29, 14,519.25 and 5,805.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,521.29, 14,519.25 and 5,805.27 is: 8,011.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,521.29 : 14,519.25 = 5,805.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,521.29/14,519.25 = 5,805.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,521.29x = 14,519.25 × 5,805.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,521.29x = 84,288,166.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,288,166.45/10,521.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,011.20

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