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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,545.63, 14,552.46 and 5,829.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,545.63, 14,552.46 and 5,829.81 is: 8,044.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,545.63 : 14,552.46 = 5,829.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,545.63/14,552.46 = 5,829.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,545.63x = 14,552.46 × 5,829.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,545.63x = 84,838,076.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,838,076.83/10,545.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,044.86

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