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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,536.63, 14,541.44 and 5,821.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,536.63, 14,541.44 and 5,821.76 is: 8,034.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,536.63 : 14,541.44 = 5,821.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,536.63/14,541.44 = 5,821.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,536.63x = 14,541.44 × 5,821.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,536.63x = 84,656,671.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,656,671.92/10,536.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,034.51

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