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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,550.98, 14,559.96 and 5,835.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,550.98, 14,559.96 and 5,835.34 is: 8,052.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,550.98 : 14,559.96 = 5,835.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,550.98/14,559.96 = 5,835.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,550.98x = 14,559.96 × 5,835.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,550.98x = 84,962,316.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,962,316.99/10,550.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,052.55

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