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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,535.94, 14,539.95 and 5,820.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,535.94, 14,539.95 and 5,820.48 is: 8,032.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,535.94 : 14,539.95 = 5,820.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,535.94/14,539.95 = 5,820.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,535.94x = 14,539.95 × 5,820.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,535.94x = 84,629,488.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,629,488.18/10,535.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,032.46

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