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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,522.88, 14,521.20 and 5,807.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,522.88, 14,521.20 and 5,807.15 is: 8,013.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,522.88 : 14,521.20 = 5,807.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,522.88/14,521.20 = 5,807.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,522.88x = 14,521.20 × 5,807.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,522.88x = 84,326,786.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,326,786.58/10,522.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,013.66

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