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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,536.92, 14,541.12 and 5,821.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,536.92, 14,541.12 and 5,821.46 is: 8,033.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,536.92 : 14,541.12 = 5,821.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,536.92/14,541.12 = 5,821.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,536.92x = 14,541.12 × 5,821.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,536.92x = 84,650,548.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,650,548.44/10,536.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,033.71

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