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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,560.24, 14,572.50 and 5,844.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,560.24, 14,572.50 and 5,844.24 is: 8,064.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,560.24 : 14,572.50 = 5,844.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,560.24/14,572.50 = 5,844.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,560.24x = 14,572.50 × 5,844.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,560.24x = 85,165,187.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,165,187.40/10,560.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,064.70

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