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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,545.68, 14,553.05 and 5,765.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,545.68, 14,553.05 and 5,765.67 is: 7,956.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,545.68 : 14,553.05 = 5,765.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,545.68/14,553.05 = 5,765.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,545.68x = 14,553.05 × 5,765.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,545.68x = 83,908,054.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,908,054.97/10,545.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,956.63

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