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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,537.38, 14,541.39 and 5,821.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,537.38, 14,541.39 and 5,821.74 is: 8,033.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,537.38 : 14,541.39 = 5,821.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,537.38/14,541.39 = 5,821.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,537.38x = 14,541.39 × 5,821.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,537.38x = 84,656,191.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,656,191.82/10,537.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,033.89

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