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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,521.54, 14,519.88 and 5,805.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,521.54, 14,519.88 and 5,805.72 is: 8,011.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,521.54 : 14,519.88 = 5,805.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,521.54/14,519.88 = 5,805.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,521.54x = 14,519.88 × 5,805.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,521.54x = 84,298,357.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,298,357.71/10,521.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,011.98

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