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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,539.28, 14,544.08 and 5,823.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,539.28, 14,544.08 and 5,823.44 is: 8,036.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,539.28 : 14,544.08 = 5,823.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,539.28/14,544.08 = 5,823.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,539.28x = 14,544.08 × 5,823.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,539.28x = 84,696,577.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,696,577.24/10,539.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,036.28

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