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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,525.48, 14,524.32 and 5,809.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,525.48, 14,524.32 and 5,809.12 is: 8,016.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,525.48 : 14,524.32 = 5,809.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,525.48/14,524.32 = 5,809.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,525.48x = 14,524.32 × 5,809.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,525.48x = 84,373,517.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,373,517.80/10,525.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,016.12

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