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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,541.94, 14,547.78 and 5,826.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,541.94, 14,547.78 and 5,826.26 is: 8,040.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,541.94 : 14,547.78 = 5,826.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,541.94/14,547.78 = 5,826.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,541.94x = 14,547.78 × 5,826.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,541.94x = 84,759,075.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,759,075.96/10,541.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,040.18

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