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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,522.84, 14,521.68 and 5,807.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,522.84, 14,521.68 and 5,807.12 is: 8,013.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,522.84 : 14,521.68 = 5,807.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,522.84/14,521.68 = 5,807.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,522.84x = 14,521.68 × 5,807.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,522.84x = 84,329,138.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,329,138.36/10,522.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,013.91

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