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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,536.13, 14,540.75 and 5,821.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,536.13, 14,540.75 and 5,821.26 is: 8,033.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,536.13 : 14,540.75 = 5,821.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,536.13/14,540.75 = 5,821.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,536.13x = 14,540.75 × 5,821.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,536.13x = 84,645,486.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,645,486.35/10,536.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,033.83

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