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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,525.96, 14,525.70 and 5,810.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,525.96, 14,525.70 and 5,810.14 is: 8,017.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,525.96 : 14,525.70 = 5,810.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,525.96/14,525.70 = 5,810.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,525.96x = 14,525.70 × 5,810.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,525.96x = 84,396,350.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,396,350.60/10,525.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,017.92

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