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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,541.16, 14,546.68 and 5,825.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,541.16, 14,546.68 and 5,825.32 is: 8,038.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,541.16 : 14,546.68 = 5,825.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,541.16/14,546.68 = 5,825.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,541.16x = 14,546.68 × 5,825.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,541.16x = 84,739,065.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,739,065.94/10,541.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,038.87

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