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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,524.67, 14,523.91 and 5,808.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,524.67, 14,523.91 and 5,808.65 is: 8,015.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,524.67 : 14,523.91 = 5,808.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,524.67/14,523.91 = 5,808.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,524.67x = 14,523.91 × 5,808.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,524.67x = 84,364,222.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,364,222.68/10,524.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,015.86

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