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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,549.15, 14,557.93 and 5,833.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,549.15, 14,557.93 and 5,833.51 is: 8,050.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,549.15 : 14,557.93 = 5,833.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,549.15/14,557.93 = 5,833.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,549.15x = 14,557.93 × 5,833.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,549.15x = 84,923,881.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,923,881.18/10,549.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,050.30

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