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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,552.36, 14,563.64 and 5,836.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,552.36, 14,563.64 and 5,836.56 is: 8,055.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,552.36 : 14,563.64 = 5,836.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,552.36/14,563.64 = 5,836.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,552.36x = 14,563.64 × 5,836.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,552.36x = 85,001,558.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,001,558.68/10,552.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,055.22

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