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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,522.39, 14,520.83 and 5,806.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,522.39, 14,520.83 and 5,806.69 is: 8,013.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,522.39 : 14,520.83 = 5,806.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,522.39/14,520.83 = 5,806.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,522.39x = 14,520.83 × 5,806.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,522.39x = 84,317,958.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,317,958.35/10,522.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,013.19

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