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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,543.40, 14,549.73 and 5,827.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,543.40, 14,549.73 and 5,827.58 is: 8,041.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,543.40 : 14,549.73 = 5,827.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,543.40/14,549.73 = 5,827.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,543.40x = 14,549.73 × 5,827.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,543.40x = 84,789,642.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,789,642.80/10,543.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,041.97

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