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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,562.91, 14,576.96 and 5,847.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,562.91, 14,576.96 and 5,847.19 is: 8,069.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,562.91 : 14,576.96 = 5,847.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,562.91/14,576.96 = 5,847.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,562.91x = 14,576.96 × 5,847.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,562.91x = 85,234,232.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,234,232.92/10,562.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,069.20

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