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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,543.68, 14,549.38 and 5,827.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,543.68, 14,549.38 and 5,827.94 is: 8,042.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,543.68 : 14,549.38 = 5,827.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,543.68/14,549.38 = 5,827.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,543.68x = 14,549.38 × 5,827.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,543.68x = 84,792,913.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,792,913.68/10,543.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,042.06

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