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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,543.91, 14,550.66 and 5,828.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,543.91, 14,550.66 and 5,828.20 is: 8,042.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,543.91 : 14,550.66 = 5,828.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,543.91/14,550.66 = 5,828.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,543.91x = 14,550.66 × 5,828.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,543.91x = 84,804,156.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,804,156.61/10,543.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,042.95

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