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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,591.33, 14,616.23 and 5,811.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,591.33, 14,616.23 and 5,811.52 is: 8,020.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,591.33 : 14,616.23 = 5,811.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,591.33/14,616.23 = 5,811.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,591.33x = 14,616.23 × 5,811.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,591.33x = 84,942,507.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,942,507.47/10,591.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,020.00

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