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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,535.94, 14,539.50 and 5,820.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,535.94, 14,539.50 and 5,820.27 is: 8,031.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,535.94 : 14,539.50 = 5,820.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,535.94/14,539.50 = 5,820.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,535.94x = 14,539.50 × 5,820.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,535.94x = 84,623,815.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,623,815.67/10,535.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,031.92

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