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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,543.78, 14,550.45 and 5,828.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,543.78, 14,550.45 and 5,828.06 is: 8,042.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,543.78 : 14,550.45 = 5,828.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,543.78/14,550.45 = 5,828.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,543.78x = 14,550.45 × 5,828.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,543.78x = 84,800,910.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,800,910.15/10,543.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,042.74

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