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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,536.66, 14,540.89 and 5,821.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,536.66, 14,540.89 and 5,821.25 is: 8,033.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,536.66 : 14,540.89 = 5,821.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,536.66/14,540.89 = 5,821.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,536.66x = 14,540.89 × 5,821.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,536.66x = 84,646,134.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,646,134.10/10,536.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,033.49

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