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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,560.65, 14,573.72 and 5,780.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,560.65, 14,573.72 and 5,780.57 is: 7,977.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,560.65 : 14,573.72 = 5,780.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,560.65/14,573.72 = 5,780.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,560.65x = 14,573.72 × 5,780.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,560.65x = 84,244,350.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,244,350.20/10,560.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,977.20

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