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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,525.03, 14,524.66 and 5,809.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,525.03, 14,524.66 and 5,809.31 is: 8,016.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,525.03 : 14,524.66 = 5,809.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,525.03/14,524.66 = 5,809.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,525.03x = 14,524.66 × 5,809.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,525.03x = 84,378,223.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,378,223.54/10,525.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,016.91

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