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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,522.94, 14,521.44 and 5,807.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,522.94, 14,521.44 and 5,807.18 is: 8,013.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,522.94 : 14,521.44 = 5,807.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,522.94/14,521.44 = 5,807.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,522.94x = 14,521.44 × 5,807.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,522.94x = 84,328,615.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,328,615.94/10,522.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,013.79

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