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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,560.11, 14,573.63 and 5,844.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,560.11, 14,573.63 and 5,844.39 is: 8,065.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,560.11 : 14,573.63 = 5,844.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,560.11/14,573.63 = 5,844.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,560.11x = 14,573.63 × 5,844.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,560.11x = 85,173,977.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,173,977.44/10,560.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,065.63

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