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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,525.83, 14,525.37 and 5,810.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,525.83, 14,525.37 and 5,810.01 is: 8,017.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,525.83 : 14,525.37 = 5,810.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,525.83/14,525.37 = 5,810.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,525.83x = 14,525.37 × 5,810.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,525.83x = 84,392,544.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,392,544.95/10,525.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,017.66

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