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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,544.94, 14,552.37 and 5,829.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,544.94, 14,552.37 and 5,829.48 is: 8,044.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,544.94 : 14,552.37 = 5,829.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,544.94/14,552.37 = 5,829.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,544.94x = 14,552.37 × 5,829.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,544.94x = 84,832,749.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,832,749.87/10,544.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,044.88

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