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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,521.86, 14,520.21 and 5,806.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,521.86, 14,520.21 and 5,806.28 is: 8,012.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,521.86 : 14,520.21 = 5,806.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,521.86/14,520.21 = 5,806.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,521.86x = 14,520.21 × 5,806.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,521.86x = 84,308,404.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,308,404.92/10,521.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,012.69

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