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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,541.27, 14,546.39 and 5,825.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,541.27, 14,546.39 and 5,825.25 is: 8,038.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,541.27 : 14,546.39 = 5,825.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,541.27/14,546.39 = 5,825.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,541.27x = 14,546.39 × 5,825.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,541.27x = 84,736,329.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,736,329.22/10,541.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,038.53

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