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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,521.68, 14,519.90 and 5,805.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,521.68, 14,519.90 and 5,805.95 is: 8,012.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,521.68 : 14,519.90 = 5,805.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,521.68/14,519.90 = 5,805.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,521.68x = 14,519.90 × 5,805.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,521.68x = 84,301,820.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,301,820.67/10,521.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,012.21

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