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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,524.08, 14,523.31 and 5,744.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,524.08, 14,523.31 and 5,744.06 is: 7,926.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,524.08 : 14,523.31 = 5,744.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,524.08/14,523.31 = 5,744.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,524.08x = 14,523.31 × 5,744.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,524.08x = 83,422,753.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,422,753.06/10,524.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,926.85

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