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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,548.03, 14,555.70 and 5,832

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,548.03, 14,555.70 and 5,832 is: 8,047.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,548.03 : 14,555.70 = 5,832 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,548.03/14,555.70 = 5,832/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,548.03x = 14,555.70 × 5,832
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,548.03x = 84,888,842.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,888,842.40/10,548.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,047.84

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