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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,560.38, 14,571.60 and 5,843.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,560.38, 14,571.60 and 5,843.76 is: 8,063.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,560.38 : 14,571.60 = 5,843.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,560.38/14,571.60 = 5,843.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,560.38x = 14,571.60 × 5,843.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,560.38x = 85,152,933.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,152,933.22/10,560.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,063.43

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