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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,526.03, 14,526.04 and 5,810.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,526.03, 14,526.04 and 5,810.31 is: 8,018.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,526.03 : 14,526.04 = 5,810.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,526.03/14,526.04 = 5,810.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,526.03x = 14,526.04 × 5,810.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,526.03x = 84,400,795.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,400,795.47/10,526.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,018.29

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