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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,561.52, 14,575.20 and 5,846.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,561.52, 14,575.20 and 5,846.24 is: 8,067.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,561.52 : 14,575.20 = 5,846.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,561.52/14,575.20 = 5,846.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,561.52x = 14,575.20 × 5,846.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,561.52x = 85,210,117.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,210,117.25/10,561.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,067.98

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