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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,544.96, 14,550.75 and 5,829.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,544.96, 14,550.75 and 5,829.23 is: 8,043.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,544.96 : 14,550.75 = 5,829.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,544.96/14,550.75 = 5,829.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,544.96x = 14,550.75 × 5,829.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,544.96x = 84,819,704.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,819,704.80/10,544.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,043.62

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