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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,547.97, 14,555.46 and 5,831.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,547.97, 14,555.46 and 5,831.88 is: 8,047.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,547.97 : 14,555.46 = 5,831.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,547.97/14,555.46 = 5,831.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,547.97x = 14,555.46 × 5,831.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,547.97x = 84,885,696.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,885,696.06/10,547.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,047.59

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