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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,547.41, 14,554.90 and 5,830.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,547.41, 14,554.90 and 5,830.78 is: 8,046.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,547.41 : 14,554.90 = 5,830.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,547.41/14,554.90 = 5,830.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,547.41x = 14,554.90 × 5,830.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,547.41x = 84,866,427.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,866,427.06/10,547.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,046.18

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