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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,543.32, 14,550.40 and 5,828.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,543.32, 14,550.40 and 5,828.04 is: 8,043.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,543.32 : 14,550.40 = 5,828.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,543.32/14,550.40 = 5,828.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,543.32x = 14,550.40 × 5,828.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,543.32x = 84,800,284.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,800,284.08/10,543.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,043.03

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