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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,563.91, 14,578.34 and 5,848.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,563.91, 14,578.34 and 5,848.19 is: 8,070.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,563.91 : 14,578.34 = 5,848.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,563.91/14,578.34 = 5,848.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,563.91x = 14,578.34 × 5,848.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,563.91x = 85,256,902.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,256,902.20/10,563.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,070.58

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