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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,545.23, 14,552.02 and 5,829.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,545.23, 14,552.02 and 5,829.59 is: 8,044.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,545.23 : 14,552.02 = 5,829.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,545.23/14,552.02 = 5,829.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,545.23x = 14,552.02 × 5,829.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,545.23x = 84,832,310.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,832,310.27/10,545.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,044.61

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