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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,561.06, 14,574.72 and 5,845.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,561.06, 14,574.72 and 5,845.34 is: 8,066.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,561.06 : 14,574.72 = 5,845.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,561.06/14,574.72 = 5,845.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,561.06x = 14,574.72 × 5,845.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,561.06x = 85,194,164.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,194,164.58/10,561.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,066.82

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