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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,560.08, 14,572.71 and 5,844.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,560.08, 14,572.71 and 5,844.38 is: 8,065.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,560.08 : 14,572.71 = 5,844.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,560.08/14,572.71 = 5,844.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,560.08x = 14,572.71 × 5,844.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,560.08x = 85,168,454.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,168,454.87/10,560.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,065.13

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