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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,563.60, 14,577.84 and 5,847.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,563.60, 14,577.84 and 5,847.78 is: 8,069.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,563.60 : 14,577.84 = 5,847.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,563.60/14,577.84 = 5,847.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,563.60x = 14,577.84 × 5,847.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,563.60x = 85,248,001.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,248,001.20/10,563.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,069.98

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