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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,561.58, 14,575.44 and 5,845.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,561.58, 14,575.44 and 5,845.86 is: 8,067.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,561.58 : 14,575.44 = 5,845.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,561.58/14,575.44 = 5,845.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,561.58x = 14,575.44 × 5,845.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,561.58x = 85,205,981.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,205,981.68/10,561.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,067.54

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