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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,652.49, 14,701.08 and 5,872.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,652.49, 14,701.08 and 5,872.43 is: 8,104.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,652.49 : 14,701.08 = 5,872.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,652.49/14,701.08 = 5,872.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,652.49x = 14,701.08 × 5,872.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,652.49x = 86,331,122.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,331,122.00/10,652.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,104.31

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