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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,524.73, 14,524.34 and 5,809.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,524.73, 14,524.34 and 5,809.01 is: 8,016.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,524.73 : 14,524.34 = 5,809.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,524.73/14,524.34 = 5,809.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,524.73x = 14,524.34 × 5,809.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,524.73x = 84,371,934.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,371,934.64/10,524.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,016.54

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