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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,544.97, 14,552.81 and 5,829.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,544.97, 14,552.81 and 5,829.15 is: 8,044.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,544.97 : 14,552.81 = 5,829.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,544.97/14,552.81 = 5,829.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,544.97x = 14,552.81 × 5,829.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,544.97x = 84,830,512.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,830,512.41/10,544.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,044.64

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