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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,543.16, 14,549.02 and 5,827.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,543.16, 14,549.02 and 5,827.14 is: 8,041.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,543.16 : 14,549.02 = 5,827.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,543.16/14,549.02 = 5,827.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,543.16x = 14,549.02 × 5,827.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,543.16x = 84,779,161.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,779,161.83/10,543.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,041.15

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