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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,545.97, 14,552.70 and 5,829.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,545.97, 14,552.70 and 5,829.88 is: 8,044.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,545.97 : 14,552.70 = 5,829.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,545.97/14,552.70 = 5,829.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,545.97x = 14,552.70 × 5,829.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,545.97x = 84,840,421.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,840,421.91/10,545.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,044.82

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