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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,525.21, 14,524.66 and 5,809.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,525.21, 14,524.66 and 5,809.39 is: 8,016.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,525.21 : 14,524.66 = 5,809.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,525.21/14,524.66 = 5,809.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,525.21x = 14,524.66 × 5,809.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,525.21x = 84,379,414.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,379,414.56/10,525.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,016.89

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