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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,524.76, 14,524.07 and 5,808.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,524.76, 14,524.07 and 5,808.94 is: 8,016.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,524.76 : 14,524.07 = 5,808.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,524.76/14,524.07 = 5,808.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,524.76x = 14,524.07 × 5,808.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,524.76x = 84,369,429.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,369,429.40/10,524.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,016.28

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