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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,551.96, 14,562.06 and 5,835.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,551.96, 14,562.06 and 5,835.96 is: 8,053.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,551.96 : 14,562.06 = 5,835.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,551.96/14,562.06 = 5,835.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,551.96x = 14,562.06 × 5,835.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,551.96x = 84,983,599.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,983,599.68/10,551.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,053.82

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