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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,545.71, 14,552.66 and 5,829.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,545.71, 14,552.66 and 5,829.89 is: 8,045.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,545.71 : 14,552.66 = 5,829.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,545.71/14,552.66 = 5,829.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,545.71x = 14,552.66 × 5,829.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,545.71x = 84,840,305.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,840,305.09/10,545.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,045.01

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