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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,545.26, 14,552.24 and 5,829.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,545.26, 14,552.24 and 5,829.44 is: 8,044.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,545.26 : 14,552.24 = 5,829.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,545.26/14,552.24 = 5,829.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,545.26x = 14,552.24 × 5,829.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,545.26x = 84,831,409.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,831,409.95/10,545.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,044.51

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