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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,547.94, 14,555.97 and 5,832.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,547.94, 14,555.97 and 5,832.66 is: 8,048.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,547.94 : 14,555.97 = 5,832.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,547.94/14,555.97 = 5,832.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,547.94x = 14,555.97 × 5,832.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,547.94x = 84,900,023.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,900,023.98/10,547.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,048.97

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