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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,525.87, 14,525.25 and 5,810.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,525.87, 14,525.25 and 5,810.05 is: 8,017.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,525.87 : 14,525.25 = 5,810.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,525.87/14,525.25 = 5,810.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,525.87x = 14,525.25 × 5,810.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,525.87x = 84,392,428.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,392,428.76/10,525.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,017.62

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