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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,544.78, 14,551.14 and 5,829.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,544.78, 14,551.14 and 5,829.06 is: 8,043.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,544.78 : 14,551.14 = 5,829.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,544.78/14,551.14 = 5,829.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,544.78x = 14,551.14 × 5,829.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,544.78x = 84,819,544.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,819,544.55/10,544.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,043.75

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