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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,541.89, 14,547.24 and 5,825.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,541.89, 14,547.24 and 5,825.89 is: 8,039.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,541.89 : 14,547.24 = 5,825.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,541.89/14,547.24 = 5,825.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,541.89x = 14,547.24 × 5,825.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,541.89x = 84,750,620.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,750,620.04/10,541.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,039.41

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