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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,541.73, 14,548.32 and 5,825.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,541.73, 14,548.32 and 5,825.91 is: 8,040.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,541.73 : 14,548.32 = 5,825.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,541.73/14,548.32 = 5,825.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,541.73x = 14,548.32 × 5,825.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,541.73x = 84,757,202.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,757,202.97/10,541.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,040.16

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