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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,541.07, 14,546.79 and 5,825.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,541.07, 14,546.79 and 5,825.52 is: 8,039.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,541.07 : 14,546.79 = 5,825.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,541.07/14,546.79 = 5,825.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,541.07x = 14,546.79 × 5,825.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,541.07x = 84,742,616.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,742,616.08/10,541.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,039.28

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