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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,547.03, 14,554.32 and 5,831

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,547.03, 14,554.32 and 5,831 is: 8,046.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,547.03 : 14,554.32 = 5,831 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,547.03/14,554.32 = 5,831/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,547.03x = 14,554.32 × 5,831
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,547.03x = 84,866,239.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,866,239.92/10,547.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,046.46

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