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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,542.68, 14,548.80 and 5,826.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,542.68, 14,548.80 and 5,826.92 is: 8,041.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,542.68 : 14,548.80 = 5,826.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,542.68/14,548.80 = 5,826.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,542.68x = 14,548.80 × 5,826.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,542.68x = 84,774,693.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,774,693.70/10,542.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,041.10

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