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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,543.08, 14,549.58 and 5,827.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,543.08, 14,549.58 and 5,827.32 is: 8,041.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,543.08 : 14,549.58 = 5,827.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,543.08/14,549.58 = 5,827.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,543.08x = 14,549.58 × 5,827.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,543.08x = 84,785,058.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,785,058.53/10,543.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,041.77

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