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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,533.96, 14,536.85 and 5,818.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,533.96, 14,536.85 and 5,818.23 is: 8,029.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,533.96 : 14,536.85 = 5,818.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,533.96/14,536.85 = 5,818.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,533.96x = 14,536.85 × 5,818.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,533.96x = 84,578,707.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,578,707.68/10,533.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,029.15

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