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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,527.92, 14,530.20 and 8,005.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,527.92, 14,530.20 and 8,005.98 is: 11,049.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,527.92 : 14,530.20 = 8,005.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,527.92/14,530.20 = 8,005.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,527.92x = 14,530.20 × 8,005.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,527.92x = 116,328,490.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,328,490.60/10,527.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,049.52

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