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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,540.91, 14,546.66 and 5,761.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,540.91, 14,546.66 and 5,761.15 is: 7,950.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,540.91 : 14,546.66 = 5,761.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,540.91/14,546.66 = 5,761.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,540.91x = 14,546.66 × 5,761.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,540.91x = 83,805,490.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,805,490.26/10,540.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,950.50

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