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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,549.62, 14,558.13 and 5,833.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,549.62, 14,558.13 and 5,833.26 is: 8,049.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,549.62 : 14,558.13 = 5,833.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,549.62/14,558.13 = 5,833.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,549.62x = 14,558.13 × 5,833.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,549.62x = 84,921,357.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,921,357.40/10,549.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,049.71

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