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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,545.94, 14,553.30 and 5,830.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,545.94, 14,553.30 and 5,830.26 is: 8,045.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,545.94 : 14,553.30 = 5,830.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,545.94/14,553.30 = 5,830.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,545.94x = 14,553.30 × 5,830.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,545.94x = 84,849,522.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,849,522.86/10,545.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,045.71

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