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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,543.52, 14,549.49 and 5,827.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,543.52, 14,549.49 and 5,827.50 is: 8,041.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,543.52 : 14,549.49 = 5,827.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,543.52/14,549.49 = 5,827.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,543.52x = 14,549.49 × 5,827.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,543.52x = 84,787,152.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,787,152.98/10,543.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,041.63

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