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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,544.24, 14,551.92 and 5,829.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,544.24, 14,551.92 and 5,829.44 is: 8,045.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,544.24 : 14,551.92 = 5,829.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,544.24/14,551.92 = 5,829.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,544.24x = 14,551.92 × 5,829.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,544.24x = 84,829,544.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,829,544.52/10,544.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,045.11

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