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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,522.41, 14,520.97 and 5,806.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,522.41, 14,520.97 and 5,806.99 is: 8,013.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,522.41 : 14,520.97 = 5,806.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,522.41/14,520.97 = 5,806.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,522.41x = 14,520.97 × 5,806.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,522.41x = 84,323,152.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,323,152.99/10,522.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,013.68

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