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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,545.67, 14,552.40 and 5,829.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,545.67, 14,552.40 and 5,829.67 is: 8,044.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,545.67 : 14,552.40 = 5,829.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,545.67/14,552.40 = 5,829.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,545.67x = 14,552.40 × 5,829.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,545.67x = 84,835,689.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,835,689.71/10,545.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,044.60

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