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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,550.62, 14,559.51 and 5,834.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,550.62, 14,559.51 and 5,834.26 is: 8,051.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,550.62 : 14,559.51 = 5,834.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,550.62/14,559.51 = 5,834.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,550.62x = 14,559.51 × 5,834.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,550.62x = 84,943,966.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,943,966.81/10,550.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,051.09

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