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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,560.62, 14,573.67 and 5,844.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,560.62, 14,573.67 and 5,844.90 is: 8,065.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,560.62 : 14,573.67 = 5,844.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,560.62/14,573.67 = 5,844.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,560.62x = 14,573.67 × 5,844.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,560.62x = 85,181,643.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,181,643.78/10,560.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,065.97

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