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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,533.97, 14,536.97 and 5,818.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,533.97, 14,536.97 and 5,818.33 is: 8,029.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,533.97 : 14,536.97 = 5,818.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,533.97/14,536.97 = 5,818.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,533.97x = 14,536.97 × 5,818.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,533.97x = 84,580,888.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,580,888.66/10,533.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,029.35

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