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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,545.36, 14,551.32 and 5,829.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,545.36, 14,551.32 and 5,829.72 is: 8,044.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,545.36 : 14,551.32 = 5,829.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,545.36/14,551.32 = 5,829.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,545.36x = 14,551.32 × 5,829.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,545.36x = 84,830,121.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,830,121.23/10,545.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,044.31

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