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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,549.76, 14,558.54 and 5,833.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,549.76, 14,558.54 and 5,833.94 is: 8,050.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,549.76 : 14,558.54 = 5,833.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,549.76/14,558.54 = 5,833.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,549.76x = 14,558.54 × 5,833.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,549.76x = 84,933,546.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,933,546.89/10,549.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,050.76

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