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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,560.38, 14,573.52 and 5,844.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,560.38, 14,573.52 and 5,844.56 is: 8,065.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,560.38 : 14,573.52 = 5,844.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,560.38/14,573.52 = 5,844.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,560.38x = 14,573.52 × 5,844.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,560.38x = 85,175,739.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,175,739.18/10,560.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,065.60

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