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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,528.83, 14,529.40 and 5,813.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,528.83, 14,529.40 and 5,813.01 is: 8,021.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,528.83 : 14,529.40 = 5,813.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,528.83/14,529.40 = 5,813.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,528.83x = 14,529.40 × 5,813.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,528.83x = 84,459,547.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,459,547.49/10,528.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,021.74

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