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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,533.73, 14,536.15 and 5,817.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,533.73, 14,536.15 and 5,817.91 is: 8,028.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,533.73 : 14,536.15 = 5,817.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,533.73/14,536.15 = 5,817.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,533.73x = 14,536.15 × 5,817.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,533.73x = 84,570,012.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,570,012.45/10,533.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,028.50

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