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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,563.06, 14,577.03 and 5,847.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,563.06, 14,577.03 and 5,847.65 is: 8,069.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,563.06 : 14,577.03 = 5,847.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,563.06/14,577.03 = 5,847.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,563.06x = 14,577.03 × 5,847.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,563.06x = 85,241,369.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,241,369.48/10,563.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,069.76

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