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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,542.63, 14,549.03 and 5,826.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,542.63, 14,549.03 and 5,826.81 is: 8,041.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,542.63 : 14,549.03 = 5,826.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,542.63/14,549.03 = 5,826.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,542.63x = 14,549.03 × 5,826.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,542.63x = 84,774,433.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,774,433.49/10,542.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,041.11

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