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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,550.93, 14,560.04 and 5,835.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,550.93, 14,560.04 and 5,835.11 is: 8,052.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,550.93 : 14,560.04 = 5,835.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,550.93/14,560.04 = 5,835.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,550.93x = 14,560.04 × 5,835.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,550.93x = 84,959,405.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,959,405.83/10,550.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,052.31

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