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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,545.15, 14,552.33 and 5,829.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,545.15, 14,552.33 and 5,829.44 is: 8,044.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,545.15 : 14,552.33 = 5,829.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,545.15/14,552.33 = 5,829.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,545.15x = 14,552.33 × 5,829.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,545.15x = 84,831,832.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,831,832.69/10,545.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,044.63

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