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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,545.59, 14,552.34 and 5,829.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,545.59, 14,552.34 and 5,829.56 is: 8,044.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,545.59 : 14,552.34 = 5,829.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,545.59/14,552.34 = 5,829.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,545.59x = 14,552.34 × 5,829.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,545.59x = 84,833,753.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,833,753.69/10,545.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,044.48

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