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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,525.61, 14,525.51 and 5,809.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,525.61, 14,525.51 and 5,809.92 is: 8,017.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,525.61 : 14,525.51 = 5,809.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,525.61/14,525.51 = 5,809.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,525.61x = 14,525.51 × 5,809.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,525.61x = 84,392,022.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,392,022.01/10,525.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,017.78

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