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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,537.58, 14,542.08 and 5,821.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,537.58, 14,542.08 and 5,821.76 is: 8,034.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,537.58 : 14,542.08 = 5,821.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,537.58/14,542.08 = 5,821.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,537.58x = 14,542.08 × 5,821.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,537.58x = 84,660,499.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,660,499.66/10,537.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,034.15

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