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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,546.57, 14,554.35 and 5,831.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,546.57, 14,554.35 and 5,831.14 is: 8,047.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,546.57 : 14,554.35 = 5,831.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,546.57/14,554.35 = 5,831.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,546.57x = 14,554.35 × 5,831.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,546.57x = 84,868,452.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,868,452.46/10,546.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,047.02

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