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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,547.06, 14,555.23 and 5,831.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,547.06, 14,555.23 and 5,831.51 is: 8,047.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,547.06 : 14,555.23 = 5,831.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,547.06/14,555.23 = 5,831.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,547.06x = 14,555.23 × 5,831.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,547.06x = 84,878,881.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,878,881.94/10,547.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,047.64

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