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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,541.43, 14,545.94 and 5,825.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,541.43, 14,545.94 and 5,825.43 is: 8,038.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,541.43 : 14,545.94 = 5,825.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,541.43/14,545.94 = 5,825.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,541.43x = 14,545.94 × 5,825.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,541.43x = 84,736,326.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,736,326.13/10,541.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,038.41

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