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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,563.67, 14,577.33 and 5,848.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,563.67, 14,577.33 and 5,848.26 is: 8,070.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,563.67 : 14,577.33 = 5,848.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,563.67/14,577.33 = 5,848.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,563.67x = 14,577.33 × 5,848.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,563.67x = 85,252,015.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,252,015.95/10,563.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,070.30

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