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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,561.69, 14,575.08 and 5,845.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,561.69, 14,575.08 and 5,845.96 is: 8,067.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,561.69 : 14,575.08 = 5,845.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,561.69/14,575.08 = 5,845.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,561.69x = 14,575.08 × 5,845.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,561.69x = 85,205,334.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,205,334.68/10,561.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,067.40

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