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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,533.97, 14,536.91 and 5,818.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,533.97, 14,536.91 and 5,818.26 is: 8,029.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,533.97 : 14,536.91 = 5,818.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,533.97/14,536.91 = 5,818.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,533.97x = 14,536.91 × 5,818.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,533.97x = 84,579,521.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,579,521.98/10,533.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,029.22

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