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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,537.47, 14,541.66 and 5,821.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,537.47, 14,541.66 and 5,821.74 is: 8,033.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,537.47 : 14,541.66 = 5,821.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,537.47/14,541.66 = 5,821.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,537.47x = 14,541.66 × 5,821.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,537.47x = 84,657,763.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,657,763.69/10,537.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,033.97

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