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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,560.02, 14,573.04 and 5,844.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,560.02, 14,573.04 and 5,844.38 is: 8,065.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,560.02 : 14,573.04 = 5,844.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,560.02/14,573.04 = 5,844.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,560.02x = 14,573.04 × 5,844.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,560.02x = 85,170,383.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,170,383.52/10,560.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,065.36

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