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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,560.06, 14,573.34 and 5,844.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,560.06, 14,573.34 and 5,844.34 is: 8,065.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,560.06 : 14,573.34 = 5,844.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,560.06/14,573.34 = 5,844.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,560.06x = 14,573.34 × 5,844.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,560.06x = 85,171,524.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,171,524.67/10,560.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,065.44

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