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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,544.67, 14,551.02 and 5,828.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,544.67, 14,551.02 and 5,828.67 is: 8,043.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,544.67 : 14,551.02 = 5,828.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,544.67/14,551.02 = 5,828.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,544.67x = 14,551.02 × 5,828.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,544.67x = 84,813,093.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,813,093.74/10,544.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,043.22

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