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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,535.59, 14,538.37 and 5,819.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,535.59, 14,538.37 and 5,819.50 is: 8,030.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,535.59 : 14,538.37 = 5,819.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,535.59/14,538.37 = 5,819.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,535.59x = 14,538.37 × 5,819.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,535.59x = 84,606,044.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,606,044.22/10,535.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,030.50

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